Dr. Mirona Stanescu from Babeș-Bolyai-University (Cluj) introduces the topic of Global Citizenship Education by drawing on firsthand experiences and examples from her teaching, bringing the subject to life. Through stories and drama, she demonstrates how powerful and meaningful Global Citizenship Education can be for learners of all ages.

Prof. Dr. Erik Byker from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) discusses ‘hands-on’ research as a means of developing key competencies for future educators. Students from different countries research and compare how the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are being implemented in their home nations. Tune in for unique perspectives on global education, sustainability efforts, and more.

The Global-ready Research and Equitable Education in Teaching (GREET) Center opens space for these developments — and its doors are open!

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Prof. Dr. Adriana L. Medina takes us into learning communities both locally and abroad — uncovering constructive approaches that connect across contexts, while also highlighting the unique differences that shape them. Along the way, she shares exciting examples that bring these practices to life.

Dr. Cynthia Kwakyewah, Sonia Lewis (PhD Candidate), and Prof. Dr. Nombuso Dlamini from York University (Toronto) share their perspectives and experiences in higher education. Featuring both expert perspectives and personal insights, this is an eye-opening episode. By reflecting on their career paths and life worlds, they open up new spaces and contribute to dismantling ‘the master’s castle.’

Dr. Dorthe Juliane Høvids literally takes us to "thin" places: neighborhoods where diverse lifeworlds meet and converge. Using the Copenhagen neighborhood of Vesterbroe as a key example, she discusses the potential and the challenges encountered in these places—and, most importantly, by the people meeting there.

Tune in to explore how social work and education come into play at these crucial intersections. This episode offers a journey into how shared physical space can bridge different life experiences and what that means for contemporary society.

Saraha Awuah from the Ghana Union of Canada takes us into the contexts of the Ghana community in Canada, discussion issues connected to immigration, settlement, integration and above all education.

Prof. Vidya Shah from York University in Toronto discusses matters of DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) from various perspectives. Thereby reflecting problematic power asymmetries and addressing institutional challenges.

Dwayne Brown discusses the program Generation Chosen (https://www.generationchosen.ca). A program that caters to the needs of racialized, marginalized and disenfranchised inner-city youth by focussing on 4 key areas: Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Education and Civic Engagement.

Dr. Godfred Boateng from Toronto works with black families to identify the relationship between the family identity status and dealing with anxiety discusses. He works in the Retooling Black Anxiety project (www.blackanxiety.ca/) which identifies family needs and resources to cope with anxiety (physical and virtual).

Dr. Bryn Ludlow from York University discusses the art of storytelling in the contexts of personal development and education. An interdisciplinary approach to the question: What makes a great story?