Meet the founder

Welcome to my educational platform!

My name is Nesrine El Banna and I am a student, teacher, assessment specialist, researcher, lifelong learner and a mom of two wonderful children.

Science BC is the culmination of extensive experience and rigorous research within the realm of education. Drawing upon years of immersion in the field, along with a deep commitment to ongoing learning and exploration, I have meticulously crafted the courses to ensure an optimal learning experience for my students.

My journey has been driven by a steadfast commitment to fostering student agency, bridging research and practice, and providing holistic and student-centred learning for all.
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Graduate Studies

  • PhD student in Curriculum and Pedagogy at University of British Columbia


  • Masters Degree in Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology - University of British Columbia 
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Certificates and Diplomas 

  • BC Certified Teacher - Ministry of Education, BC, Canada
  • Post-Graduate Certificate in Education 
  • Teaching Diploma - Teaching Science In Secondary Schools
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • CIRTL Associate at the Centre of Integrated Research, Teaching, and Learning at UBC

Research Interests

  • Learner Agency
  • Assessment
  • Self-regulated Learning
  • Game-based Assessment
  • Validity Theory and Validation Practices
  • Science education
  • Curriculum Studies 

Awards

  • President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award #6817  - September 2022
  • President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award #6817  - May 2022
  • President's Academic Excellence Initiative PhD Award #6817  - September 2023
  • Graduate Scholarship in Curriculum Studies - September 2023

Publications and Conferences

  • Code, J., El Banna, N., & Zumbo, B. (in prep) Psychometric analysis of the agency for learning questionnaire.  Journal of Science Education and Technology.   
  • El Banna, N. (2024, June 14) Agency of learning in middle school science inquiry: A validation study of the AFLQ.  Canadian Society for the Study of Education, McGill University, Quebec, Canada.
  • El Banna, N, (2024, March 15). Empowering minds: Cultivating agency in middle school science inquiry. 11th Education Graduate Students Conference, the University of British Columbia, BC, Canada. 
  • El Banna, N. (2023, March 24). Exploring the theory and praxis of validity in educational assessment [Conference Session]. 10th Education Graduate Students Conference, the University of British Columbia, BC, Canada. 
  • Zumbo, B.D., Michalos, A.C., El Banna, N. (2022). Michalos-Zumbo Well-Being Index. In Filomena Maggino (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research (pp. 1-7). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69909-7_1801-2  
  • El Banna, N. (2020). Issues in estimating reliability in complex assessments: Computerized adaptive tests and testlets (Research Report 2020-02). Vancouver, BC: UBC Paragon Research Initiative, Statistical Science of Measurement.  
  • El Banna, N. (2020). Rater-moderated assessments (Research Report 2020-01). Vancouver, BC: UBC Paragon Research Initiative, Statistical Science of Measurement.  

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A member of the Agency and Learning in Immersive Virtual Environments (ALIVE). 

ALIVE is a research program that explores the fascinating realms of open world game-based environments and how they enable agency for learning. 
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