Dr. Twyla Salm

Professor

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Biography

Twyla Salm is a Professor at the University of Regina, specializing in Health, Outdoor, and Physical Education. Her research focuses on teaching and learning in higher education, with a specific interest in developing professional educators and mentoring health curriculum changes. She emphasizes anti-oppressive teacher education and the implications of interprofessional collaboration within school and community health contexts. Twyla holds a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Regina, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s in the same field, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Saskatchewan. Over her career, she has held various teaching roles within the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina and has contributed significantly to the field through multiple research projects, including leadership exploration in educational settings and the development of comprehensive health education programs. Her involvement extends to various educational committees and associations, where she has played vital roles in shaping health education curriculum and practices in Saskatchewan.

Research Interests

Experience

Full-time Instructor

1998-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Regina, Faculty of Education • Regina, SK

Instructed courses in the Faculty of Education, focusing on health education and curriculum development.

Sessional Lecturer

1997-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Regina, Faculty of Education • Regina, SK

Delivered lectures on various educational topics.

Classroom Teacher

1994-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Greenall High School • Balgonie, SK

Taught and developed curriculum for students in grades 9-12.

Classroom Teacher

1993-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Lumsden High School • Lumsden, SK

Taught students and engaged in curriculum planning.

Courses

Health Education (EHE) 215 EHE 215 030 EHE 215 040 EHE 300 EHE 350 EHE 258

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.