Dr. Mona Gleason

Professor

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Biography

Mona Gleason is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia, focusing on the history of education, particularly children's history and youth studies. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including equity, gender studies, and the social cultural foundations of education. She has authored books and articles that address the intersectionality of history and education, exploring how historical narratives shape understandings of childhood and youth in various educational contexts. Gleason's previous leadership roles include being past Vice President of the Canadian History Education Association and co-editing significant academic journals on the history of education. Her ongoing research delves into the Royal Commission on Family and Children's Law in British Columbia and advocates parental involvement in rural education. Gleason's work on the historiography of children and education has made substantial contributions to the discourse on cultural and educational policy changes over time.

Research Interests

Children's History Youth Studies Equity Gender Studies History Education Social Cultural Foundations of Education

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and researching in the Department of Educational Studies.

Awards

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2020 UBC Killam Research Award

2020-01-01
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Canada Insight Grant

2018-01-01

Courses

EDST 314 Social Issues in Education EDST 401 Education, School and Social Institutions EDST 426 History Education EDST 455 History of Childhood and Youth EDST 502A Growing History: Meanings of Childhood EDST 506 Educating the Body: Physicality and Identity in Historical Perspective EDST 509 Constructing ‘Citizens’: Canada’s Educational Past EDST 571 Introduction to Educational Research: Relating Questions, Theories, Methods EDST 601 Doctoral Seminar

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.