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Dr. Rita L. Irwin

Distinguished University Scholar
Professor of Art Education and Curriculum Studies
Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy
Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia
2125 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
1-604-822-5322 work
1-604-822-4714 fax

rita.irwin@ubc.ca
http://artography.edcp.educ.ubc.ca

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Short Resume

Education, Teaching and Employment 

 

Post-Secondary Education
 

1986-1988 - Doctor of Education (Art Education, Curriculum Studies), University of British Columbia
1984-1986 - Master of Education, Curriculum Studies (Art and Music Ed. emphasis), University of Victoria
1978-1985 - Diploma Program in Education (Curriculum Studies and the Arts), University of Lethbridge
1973-1977 - Bachelor of Education, Art Education (major), Drama Education (minor), University of Lethbridge

 

Teaching Interests and Accomplishments
 

I believe I have expertise in art education, curriculum theory, qualitative research, and teacher education. Although my curriculum vitae places an emphasis on my teaching practices at UBC, I believe I am a teacher of teachers, and thus, many of my professional activities over my career have been conceptualized around notions of pedagogy and mentorship. I believe I have become known for a teaching style that is dialogic and community-oriented, participatory yet guided.
 

Employment Record at UBC 
 

2017-2022 - Distinguished University Scholar

2005-2010; renewed 2010-2015 - Associate Dean of Teacher Education


1999-2005 - Head, Curriculum Studies
1999 - Full Professor
1995 - Associate Professor
1992 - Assistant Professor (art education)


 

Prior to UBC
 

1988-1992 - Assistant Professor, Art Education, School of Education, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
1986-1988 - Graduate Teaching Assistant, Visual & Performing Arts in Education, UBC
1984-1986 - District-wide Visual Arts Consultant (half-time) and Art & Music Specialist (half-time) Gr. 5-6, Central Office Administration and Park Meadows School (University Observation School), LSD #51, Lethbridge, Alberta
1981-1984 - Grades 3 to 6, art & music specialist, and language arts teacher, Park Meadows School, LSD #51 Lethbridge, Alberta (including half a year at Allan Watson School while Park Meadows was bing built)
1977-1981 - Grades 3 to 6, art, music, & drama specialist, health and language arts teacher, Agnes Davidson School, LSD #51 Lethbridge, Alberta

 

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