In Conversation with Stephen Hurley
Host Stephen Hurley scans the education ecosystem, looking for the people and ideas that are starting to change the way we think about teaching, learning, schools and communities
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An insightful conversation with Dr. Jennifer Tupper and Dr. Jan Hare as they discuss the significant strides and challenges in Indigenous education. This episode sheds light on the transformative potential of integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into mainstream education to foster inclusive and equitable learning environments for all.
Dr. Hare is an Anishinaabe scholar and educator from the M’Chigeeng First Nation, loc...
Dr. Hare is an Anishinaabe scholar and educator from the M’Chigeeng First Nation, loc...
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January 18, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode we delve into the world of cannabis education with guests Sunil and Hiral Mistry of Mistry Healthcare. As consultants and knowledge mobilization experts in the field of cannabis education, Sunil and Hiral share their personal journeys that led them to champion destigmatizing cannabis use and providing essential education to healthcare professionals, educators, and the general public.
They discuss the challenges, misc...
They discuss the challenges, misc...
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November 17, 2023 • 35 mins
Dr. Crystena Parker-Shandal is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Development Studies at Renison University College at the University of Waterloo.
Dr. Parker-Shandal joins me today to talk about her newest book, "Restorative justice in the classroom: Liberating students’ voices through relational pedagogy."
We discussed a variety of key points including:
Dr. Parker-Shandal joins me today to talk about her newest book, "Restorative justice in the classroom: Liberating students’ voices through relational pedagogy."
We discussed a variety of key points including:
- The essence and implementation of Restorative Justice in the c...
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October 27, 2023 • 24 mins
Dr. Bonnie Stewart is Associate Professor, Online Pedagogy & Workplace Learning at the Faculty of Education, University of Windsor.
Dr. Stewart will be giving a keynote address at eCampus Ontario's Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS) to being held in Toronto on November 1st and 2nd, 2023.
In this conversation, we explore some of the ideas that Dr. Stewart will be exploring in her presentation, “Preserving the pa...
Dr. Stewart will be giving a keynote address at eCampus Ontario's Technology and Education Seminar and Showcase (TESS) to being held in Toronto on November 1st and 2nd, 2023.
In this conversation, we explore some of the ideas that Dr. Stewart will be exploring in her presentation, “Preserving the pa...
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October 25, 2023 • 36 mins
We're joined today by Patricia Kosseim, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, and Matthew Johnson, Education Director at MediaSmarts, Canada's Centre for Digital Media Literacy.
In this conversation, we discuss the connections between privacy, children and media literacy. In particular, we talk about Privacy Pursuit, a series of lesson plans for elementary teachers and students focusing on learning about privacy in our di...
In this conversation, we discuss the connections between privacy, children and media literacy. In particular, we talk about Privacy Pursuit, a series of lesson plans for elementary teachers and students focusing on learning about privacy in our di...
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September 15, 2023 • 36 mins
Land as Relation is a new book from Canadian Scholars that introduces readers to an intersectional approach to Indigenous space and land-based education. It’s an edited collection that includes the voices of indigenous and ally-partnered contributors, weaving a rich and very worthwhile perspective on what is meant by land-based pedagogies.
Today, we speak with the books two editors Drs. Margaret Kress and Kahente Horn-Miller.
Marga...
Today, we speak with the books two editors Drs. Margaret Kress and Kahente Horn-Miller.
Marga...
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September 1, 2023 • 35 mins
The Ontario Information and Privacy Commission, in partnership with MediaSmarts, has created a set of lesson plans for use in elementary classrooms (Grades 2-8). In this episode, we are in conversation with IPC Commissioner Patricia Kosseim about Privacy Pursuit! now available on the IPC website.
Here are some key takeaways from the episode:
1️⃣ Kids DO care about privacy! Contrary to common misconceptions, kids today are not indif...
Here are some key takeaways from the episode:
1️⃣ Kids DO care about privacy! Contrary to common misconceptions, kids today are not indif...
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April 21, 2023 • 36 mins
We're joined today by Drs. Marie Heath, (Loyola University Maryland;) Sumreen Asim, (Indiana University Southeast ) and Natalie Milman, (George Washington University).
Along with Jessa Henderson, (George Washington University), these scholars have co-authored "Confronting Tools of the Oppressor: Framing Just Technology Integration in Educational Technology and Teacher Education"
In today's conversation, we discuss what we can do to ...
Along with Jessa Henderson, (George Washington University), these scholars have co-authored "Confronting Tools of the Oppressor: Framing Just Technology Integration in Educational Technology and Teacher Education"
In today's conversation, we discuss what we can do to ...
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February 7, 2023 • 43 mins
Steve Paikin newest book is an up close and personal look into the life and career of Prime Minister John Turner. In this conversation, Steve and I share some thoughts about Mr. Turner's leadershp, using some poignant audio clips as a kind of tour guide.
Mr. John Turner was a passionate parliamentarian, a strong advocate for democratic process and principles AND a lover of Canada. All of this comes out in full force in toay's conve...
Mr. John Turner was a passionate parliamentarian, a strong advocate for democratic process and principles AND a lover of Canada. All of this comes out in full force in toay's conve...
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December 17, 2021 • 24 mins
Bridging the Gap is a documentary film project currently being produced to provide a window into the stories, experiences and challenges of displaced and refugee newcomers to Canada.
Joining me today to talk about the initiative are project lead Dr. Rahat Zaidi and filmmaker, Nina Sudra.
Dr. Rahat Zaidi, is Professor and Chair of Languages and Literacy at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary.
Nina Sudra is an Ind...
Joining me today to talk about the initiative are project lead Dr. Rahat Zaidi and filmmaker, Nina Sudra.
Dr. Rahat Zaidi, is Professor and Chair of Languages and Literacy at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary.
Nina Sudra is an Ind...
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December 13, 2021 • 29 mins
Dr. Brent Davis is Professor of Mathematics Education at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. He also leads the research team at Math Minds, a "professional community dedicated to the effective teaching of K-12 mathematics".
We use Dr. Davis' work on mathematics education, complexity and curriculum design to discuss the current reform efforts in the province of Alberta. In particular, we focus on the importance ...
We use Dr. Davis' work on mathematics education, complexity and curriculum design to discuss the current reform efforts in the province of Alberta. In particular, we focus on the importance ...
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November 17, 2021 • 28 mins
Dr. Rahat Zaidi is Professor and Chair of Language and Literacy at the University of Calgary’s Werklund School of Education. It is a role that has given her the opportunity to be an international mentor and visionary among her professional colleagues and her students.
Dr. Zaidi is the recipient of the 2020 Calgary Award for Community Achievement in the area of Education. In this conversation we talk with Dr. Zaidi about her current ...
Dr. Zaidi is the recipient of the 2020 Calgary Award for Community Achievement in the area of Education. In this conversation we talk with Dr. Zaidi about her current ...
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August 12, 2021 • 59 mins
A great deal has been written in the days following the passing of former Ontario Premier, William Grenville Davis. And I can only imagine even more has been said around kitchen tables, summer campfires and Zoom meetings around the province. It’s hard to imagine what more can be added to the story of a man who shepherded the province of Ontario through times of great growth and modernization as well as times of increased political ...
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June 19, 2021 • 30 mins
Stuart Miller has been serving the Halton District School Board for the 37 years. Stuart began as a secondary school teacher in 1984 and, as time went on, moved into more formal leadership roles: department head, school administrator, superintendent and, currently, Director of the Halton District School Board.
In July, 2021, Stuart Miller retires from his current role and we took the opportunity to sit down and look back on a career...
In July, 2021, Stuart Miller retires from his current role and we took the opportunity to sit down and look back on a career...
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June 14, 2021 • 46 mins
William Deresiewicz returns to In Conversation to speak about "Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life". We talk about the narrative that college is something that young people just "need to do", the importance of a humanities education and the courage that it will take to challenge our current meritocratic approach to college and university admissions.
We're speaking across national...
We're speaking across national...
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June 9, 2021 • 57 mins
Today, a conversation about Natural Curiosity—the organization and the book. Haley Higdon is the Program Director at Natural Curiosity and Doug Anderson is co-author of the second edition of the book: "Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition: A Resource for Educators: Considering Indigenous Perspectives in Children's Environmental Inquiry"
In today's conversation, we explore the pedagogical principles underlying Natural Curiosity and what it ...
In today's conversation, we explore the pedagogical principles underlying Natural Curiosity and what it ...
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June 1, 2021 • 33 mins
What could be so contentious about a draft Physical Health and Wellness Curriculum? Well, our guests today on In Conversation point to many issues with the proposed curriculum changes in the province of Alberta. In fact, Shelly Russell-Mayhew and her team at the Body Image Lab, University of Calgary, have taken their concerns to Alberta parents in an open letter that outlines their concerns with the way that the draft curriculum se...
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May 28, 2021 • 35 mins
Dr. Ann Lopez is a professor in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UT). She also holds the position of Director for the Centre for Leadership and Diversity.
In this conversation, we explore Ann's early life and the influences that had an impact on her work as a young student, an educator, administrator and, now, a scholar in the are...
In this conversation, we explore Ann's early life and the influences that had an impact on her work as a young student, an educator, administrator and, now, a scholar in the are...
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May 8, 2021 • 26 mins
Amazon Future Engineer is a childhood-to-career program aimed at inspiring and educating students from underrepresented and underserved communities to discover computer science and coding.
Here in Canada, a unique partnership between AFE, Fairchance Learning and ECOO is capturing the imaginations of both educators and students,
Today we are joined by a panel to offer several perspective on the program and the partnership:
Lynn Thomas:...
Here in Canada, a unique partnership between AFE, Fairchance Learning and ECOO is capturing the imaginations of both educators and students,
Today we are joined by a panel to offer several perspective on the program and the partnership:
Lynn Thomas:...
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April 15, 2021 • 29 mins
Margaret Whitley is a teacher, a teacher trainer, a consultant and a writer who has experienced and lived Montessori for more than 50 years. Margaret pushes the boundaries of education and works to create awareness of the contribution Montessori can make to educate children for the 21st century.
Find out more about Margaret, her passion and her work at https://margaretwhitley.com/
Find out more about Margaret, her passion and her work at https://margaretwhitley.com/
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