We invite you to join us for free, interactive and experiential ‘Snap Shot’ sessions that introduce principles and practical strategies explored in the following Advanced Professional Studies, Graduate Diploma in Education (GDE) specialized theme program areas currently being promoted for Summer and Fall 2022.

Sessions are designed for individuals interested in learning more about these specialized themes, as well as GDE programming.

These sessions, which will be led by the Faculty of Education’s experienced GDE instructional team, are an opportunity to engage in introductory practical, pedagogical, and theoretical principles, and each session will be participatory with dialogue and reflection.

Summer 2022 Program:

Inclusive Education: Communities of Belonging (Blended) - developed in partnership with the Chilliwack School District


• Tuesday, February 22, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

• hosted by Advanced Professional Studies Faculty Associate, Kristi Lauridsen 

Fall 2022 Programs:

Exploring Making: Art, Design and Technology in Education (Blended) - developed in partnership with the Burnaby School District


• Tuesday, February 15, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

• hosted by Advanced Professional Studies Faculty Associate, Ann Pimentel

Teaching for Equity and Social Justice (Blended) - developed in partnership with the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows School District


• Thursday, May 19, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

• hosted by Advanced Professional Studies Faculty Associate, Jas Uppal Hershorn

For more information on the Sampler Series please visit: www.sfu.ca/education/gs/events/GDE-sampler-series

For more information on the Graduate Diploma in Education programs, please visit: www.sfu.ca/education/gde/

We hope you’ll join us for one or all of the Sampler Series sessions!