Lina Darwich

Lina Darwich

Associate Professor

Rogers Hall 409

Lina Darwich teaches human development and classroom climate in the Teacher Education Program. She focuses on the social and emotional well-being of students and teachers. 

Areas of Expertise

Social and emotional learning (SEL); the intersection of SEL and equity; teacher-student relationships; teacher resilience

Current Research

Teacher Emotional Resilience

Social Emotional Learning in Teacher Education

Teachers’ Work in the Context of COVID-19 

Publications

Darwich, L. (2021). Whom do I see in the staffroom every day? The sources of resilience of teachers of Color. Teacher Education Quarterly, 48(2), 69-89.

Bartlett, L., Thompson, A, Darwich. L., Little, J.W., Collins, R., Weaver, I.H., Harte, L. (Jan. 2021). Suddenly distant and still in flux: Teachers’ work during COVID-19. Report 2. Suddenly Distant Research Project. https://sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/suddenlydistant/home

Bartlett, L., Thompson, A, Darwich. L., Little, J.W., Collins, R., Weaver, I.H., Harte, L., Ramirez, L. (Nov. 2020). Suddenly distant: Teachers’ work during COVID-19 in spring 2020. Suddenly Distant Research Project. https://sites.google.com/ucsc.edu/suddenlydistant/home

Darwich, L. & Slaughter, T. (2020). Social and emotional learning: Beyond components and outcomes,” Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.15760/nwjte.2020.15.3.1

Thompson, A., Darwich, L., & Bartlett, L. (2020) .”Not remotely familiar: How COVID-19 is reshaping teachers’ work and the implications for teacher education,” Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, 15, Article 2 

Darwich, L. (2020). What kind of citizens do educators hope their students become? A response to “Storypath: A powerful tool for teaching children civic learning”. Democracy and Education, 28, Article 8.

Hymel, S. & Darwich, L. (2018). Building peace through education. Journal of Peace Education, 15, 345-357. 

Darwich, L. (2018). New academic year, new beginning: What a teacher educator does for renewal. Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, 2.

Hymel, S., Darwich, L., Gist, A., van der Putten, S. (2018). A future without killing: Laying the foundation for a non-killing generation. In J. E. Pim & S. Herrero Rico (Eds). Nonkilling Education (p. 219-244). Honolulu, HI: Center for Global Nonkilling.

Darwich, L., McClure, R., & Hymel, S. (2016). Ethnic identity, discrimination, and school social adjustment among Canadian youth. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology, 6, 166-182. 

Hymel, S., Darwich, L., Groendal, R (2015). “The Child is the Father to the Man”: Laying the Foundations for Non-killing in Childhood. In R. Bahtijaragic & J.E. Pim (Eds.), Non-killing Balkans (pp.117-138). Honolulu, HI: Center for Global Nonkilling.

Closson, L.M., Darwich, L., Hymel, S., &Waterhouse, T. (2014). Ethnic discrimination among recent immigrant adolescents: Variations as a function of ethnicity and school context. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 24, 608-614.

Hymel, S., & Darwich, L. (2013). Developmental Psychology Perspectives on Fairness. In J. P. Sarra (Ed.), An Exploration of Fairness: Interdisciplinary inquiries in Law, Science and the Humanities (pp. 333-344). Toronto, ON: Carswell.

Darwich, L., Hymel, S., & Waterhouse, T. (2012). School avoidance and substance use among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning youth: The impact of victimization and adult support. Journal of Educational Psychology, 104, 381-392.

Buote, D., Darwich, L., Hymel, S., Waterhouse, T., & Danbrook, M. (April, 2012). The Health of LGBTQ Youth: Risk and Protective Factors. Review and report commissioned by Health Canada.

Hymel, S., Av Gay, H., & Darwich, L. (2009). Schoolyard Humour: Funny How it Hurts. In D. Pepler and W. Craig (Eds.), Rise up for respectful relationships (pp. 19-36). Ottawa, ON: National Printers.

Darwich, L. & Hymel, S. (2008). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents: Victimization, Belonging, Safety, and the Role of Supportive Adults in High School. Bullying at School and Online , 1. Retrieved from http://www.education.com

 

Presentations

Darwich, L. (2021, February). Let empathy be the driver: Teachers of Color thoughts on teacher social and emotional competence and wellbeing. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators. (online)

Bartlett, L., Warren Little, J., Thompson, A., Darwich, L., Collins, R., & Koppich, J. (2021, January, 13). Suddenly distant and still in flux: The implications of COVID-19 for K-12 teachers’ work and schooling. University of California Santa Cruz. https://youtu.be/7bwSCFctpr4 (webinar)

Slaughter, T. & Darwich, L. (2019, October). Curriculum Vitae Poem: Finding the intersection between social justice & social-emotional learning. Workshop at the 12th Annual Northwest Conference on Teaching for Social Justice, Seattle, WA. (accepted).

Thompson, A. & Darwich, L. (2019, October). Disrupting micro-aggressions: Creating a calling-in culture. Workshop at the 12th Annual Northwest Conference on Teaching for Social Justice, Seattle, WA.

Parent, A., Konishi, C., Hymel, S., Darwich, L., Trach, J., & Waterhouse, T. (2017, June). Multiple Discriminations in High School: The Role of Family and School Support on Sexual Orientation and Racial Discrimination. Poster presented at the CPA National Convention, Toronto, ON.

Darwich, L.& Dalkiliç, M. (2017, April). Teaching Development in a Teacher Education Program. Roundtable paper discussion at the 2017 SRCD Developmental Science Teaching Institute, Austin, TX. 

Darwich, L., McClure, R., & Hymel, S. (2016, April). Ethnic Identity, Discrimination, and Adjustment. Poster submitted to the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence.

Darwich, L. (2015, October). Social Emotional Learning in Elementary School. Invited Workshop at the University of British Columbia.

Darwich, L. (2015, October). Mental Health Literacy. Invited Presentation at Douglas College, New Westminster, BC.

Darwich, L. (2015, October). Mental Health Literacy (And Why Teachers Should Have It). Invited Presentation at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

Darwich, L. (2015, September). Mental Health Literacy (And Why Teachers Should Have It). Invited Presentation at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

Closson, L.M., Darwich, L., Hymel, S., & Waterhouse, T. (2013, April). Effects of ethnicity and school context on ethnic discrimination among recent immigrant adolescents. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Child Development, Seattle, WA.

Darwich, L., Hymel, & S., Waterhouse, T. (2012, March). LGBQ youth responses to Victimization. Symposium presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, BC.

Dolente, L., Darwich, L., Hymel, S., & Waterhouse, T. (2012, March). Immigrant youth in Canada: The risks of victimization. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, BC.

Hymel, S., Trach, J. & Darwich, L. (2010, June). Addressing high school bullying: Peer bystanders who are willing to help. Paper presented at the Society for Prevention Science 18th Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

Darwich, L., Dittrick, C. J., & Hymel, S. (2010, May). Secondary students bully/victim status and school connectedness. Poster presented at PREVNet 5th Annual Conference Hamilton, ON.

Hymel, S., Darwich, L., Trach, J., & Waterhouse, T. (2009, May). Safe schools and social responsibility survey for secondary students. Presentation at the Vancouver School Board, Vancouver, BC.

Darwich, L., Hymel, S., Waterhouse, T., & Provost, A. (2009, May). Adult support at school: Does it make a difference for LGBQ youth? Invited Presentation at the Vancouver School Board, Vancouver, BC.

Darwich, L., Hymel, S., Waterhouse, T., & Provost A. (2009, March). Adult support at school: Does it make a difference for LGBQ youth? Poster presented at Safe Schools Survey Research Symposium, Abbotsford, BC.

Darwich, L., Hymel, S., Pedrini, L., Sippel, J., & Waterhouse, T. (2008, March). Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning adolescents: Their social experiences and the role of supportive adults in high school. Poster presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, IL.

Darwich, L. (2008, October). The Role of Teachers. Invited presentation at the BC PRIDE in Education Conference: Addressing Homophobia in Schools. Presentation at Safe Schools Survey Research Symposium, Abbotsford, BC.

 

Academic Credentials

The University of British Columbia, 2014, PhD

The University of British Columbia, 2008, MA

American University of Beirut, 2001, BA & B.Ed.