In Session: Conversations on teaching in higher education

In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. Blair Stonechild. Dr. Stonechild is a professor in Indigenous Studies at First Nations University in Regina, Saskatchewan. Our conversation is framed by his book, Challenge to Civilization: Indigenous Wisdom and the Future . Dr. Stonechild shares his views on how Indigenous Spirituality can impact teaching and research in universities. Blair shares hi...

In this episode, host Johnathan Bevan speaks with the Director of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at the University of Manitoba. They discuss a variety of topics related to SAS and the services it offers to students. They delve into disability and making room for its presence in the University. Pathways for instructor collaboration are also covered.

In this episode Johnathan Bevan and co-host and colleague Gerardo Villagran speak with Dr. Karen Houle. Karen takes us on a journey into the heart of ethics in the academy. Dr, Houle is a retired associate professor of philosophy at Guelph University. She draws on her years of experience applying ethics across a variety of disciplines as well as in her own pedagogical practice to manifest an image...

In this episode, host Johnathan Bevan and our inspirational guest Dr. Jillian Seniuk Cicek discuss a wide range of topics related to her work at the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Manitoba. Johnathan is joined on this episode by co-host Renato Bezerra. Jillian described for us her journey towards engineering education and her work in decolonizing engineering education. Ji...

In this episode, host Johnathan Bevan and our delightful guest Dr. Ann Gagné discuss accessibility and inclusive practices in higher education, with emphasis on implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and trauma-informed pedagogy across various educational settings. The discussion explored challenges faced by sessional instructors and the importance of fostering relationality and meaningf...