Integrating Issues of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in Teaching – A SALTISE webinar – Nov. 12
Integrating Issues of Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in Teaching: Starting the process by exploring the potential of a toolkit November 12, 2021 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM This webinar will examine a toolkit produced at Carleton University by Candice Harris, Martha Mullally and Rowan Thomson. It aims to help instructors design more equitable and…
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Hear Education and Advocacy Leader Kassandra Churcher – Nov. 10th
The Women’s and Gender Studies certificate is delighted to welcome education and advocacy leader Kassandra Churcher into our learning community this semester. Kassandra is a leader in the fields of education, women’s advocacy, and Indigenous partnership, currently serving as the Assistant Director of Kativik Ilisarniliriniq. Alongside her work in education, Kassandra has extensive experience working…
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COVID-19 Policies and Disability Rights: Analysis of the National-Level Policies of 14 Countries in Relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability – Nov. 3
CRISPESH Virtual Lunch-&-Learn (in English) Wednesday, November 3, 2021, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. COVID-19 Policies and Disability Rights: Analysis of the National-Level Policies of 14 Countries in Relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability Matthew Hunt, Associate Professor, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill University Keiko Shikako, Assistant Professor,…
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National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism – Nov. 9 and 10
November 9 and 10, 2021 Ryerson University Renaming in process Virtual The National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Building Solidarities will bring together students, staff, faculty and academic leaders, as well as community partners, to engage in a timely and open dialogue about anti-Asian racism in Canada’s post-secondary education sector. Hosted by the Faculty of Arts,…
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Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences with an Interactive Customizable Textbook
From Faculty Focus October 25, 2021 Stephen Buckles, PhD Excerpt: Like most faculty, printed textbooks have been a mainstay throughout my career. I could adopt them off the shelf and nobody questioned my decision. After all, this is how I and so many of my peers have been taught, and it seems to have worked…
Read More about Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences with an Interactive Customizable TextbookSALTISE webinar – Culturally Sustaining Classroom Assessment – Oct. 22
October 22, 2021 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM Exploring how classroom formative and summative assessments can better serve diverse and minoritized learners. This webinar will explore a new approach to classroom assessment that takes into account historical and continuing discrimination. This webinar will explore the practical implications of the five design principles that currently…
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CICan – Call for Conference Proposals
Theme: Navigating Anew Deadline: Monday, November 8, 2021 CICan’s annual conference is the largest event of its kind in Canada! It fosters connections between post-secondary institutions from across the country and around the world. In 2022 these connections will focus on navigating anew in this fast forward future. About the Theme From sea-to-sea, the waters around…
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Dawson Ped Day is October 15th – Register NOW!
Opening Plenary with Saul Carliner: Teaching in Turbulent Times (and We’re Not Just Talking about COVID-19) Even without considering COVID, experts predicted disruption in higher education over the next decade or so resulting from a combination of trends in demographics, technology,and society. When COVID hit, it unearthed some additional considerations. This session first explores these…
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LCEEQ Conference – Accepting Proposals – Theme: “The Reflective Practitioner”
2022 LCEEQ ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PROPOSAL LCEEQ Conference 2022, “The Reflective Practioner” will provide the opportunity for reflection and collegial exchange on a number of issues including: a deeper understanding of learning, how the curriculum should enhance such, the role of assessment, equity, and diversity, optimizing technology, and the importance of health and well-being for…
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Explore the Dawson Communities of Practice! (Hint: watch these videos)
The Dawson College Communities of Practice are accepting proposals to become a faculty fellow. Would you like to know more about these communities? or how to apply to become a fellow? Watch their videos or connect to their websites. Dawson Active Learning Community (DALC) Co-leads: Selma Hamdani (Psychology) and Chris Whittaker (Physics) E-Learning Community…
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