Lesson Studies at UBC
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Sharon Friesen is co-founder and president of the Galileo Educational Network and an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary. Sharon's experience as a teacher includes kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school. She consults on a wide range of teaching and learning topics related to curriculum reform and school improvement. Her research interests include curriculum theory, curriculum inquiry, professional development, mathematics education, instructional leadership, technology integration, and school reform. She has co-authored three books: Back to the Basics of Teaching and Learning: Thinking the World Together, winner of the 2004 AERA Division B Book Award; Curriculum in Abundance; and Back to the Basics of Teaching and Learning: Thinking the World Together (Second Edition). She has also assisted schools to assess their technology requirements to enhance teaching and learning environments. Sharon is a recipient of numerous awards for both research and teaching practice:
2007 Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences Math Educator of the Year;
2005 AERA Book Award for Curriculum Studies;
1999 The Alberta Teachers' Association, Educational Research Award;
1999 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence;
1997 Aoki Award for educational research;
1996 ASCD Celebrating Educational Successes in Alberta award;
1994 National Institute Award for Technology Integration;
1991 Alberta Excellence in Teaching finalist.