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In this conversation, Professor Dr. Simon Coleman, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and author of Powers of Pilgrimage (NYU Press, 2022), discusses the multifaceted nature of pilgrimage, exploring its definitions, personal significance, and broader implications for community and spirituality. He emphasizes the importance of both the journey and the relationships formed during pilgrimage, as well as the ethical dimensions of volunteering in pilgrimage contexts. The discussion highlights how pilgrimage can serve as a catalyst for personal transformation, deeper commitment, and a sense of belonging within a larger community. As part of this conversation, Simon Coleman explores the modern conception of pilgrimage, and the interplay between commercialization and ritual. Prof. Coleman also reflects on the personal significance of pilgrimage and its potential for transformative experiences and much more.
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Simon Coleman is Chancellor Jackman Professor. He came to the University of Toronto in 2010 from the University of Sussex, where he had been Head of the Department of Anthropology. Prior to that, he had been Reader in Anthropology at the University of Durham, and Deputy Dean for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Health at Durham. He obtained his undergraduate degree and PhD from the University of Cambridge.
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In this conversation, Professor Stephanie L. Canizales discusses her book 'Sin Padres, Sin Papeles,' which explores the experiences of undocumented youth from Central America. She shares her journey as a researcher and the motivations behind her work, emphasizing the historical and social contexts that drive migration. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by these young people, including disorientation upon arrival in the U.S. and the resilience they demonstrate through collective goals and community support. This conversation explores the experiences of marginalized youth, particularly undocumented immigrants, and the challenges they face in seeking success and stability in the U.S. The discussion highlights the importance of social ties, emotional resilience, and the need for community investment to address the root causes of migration and exploitation. It emphasizes the significance of listening to youth voices in shaping policies that affect their lives.
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Stephanie L. Canizales, PhD, is a researcher, author, and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and Faculty Director of the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative. Stephanie specializes in the study of international migration and immigrant integration, with particular interest in the experiences of Latin American migrants in the United States. Over the last decade, Stephanie has focused her research on the migration and coming-of-age of unaccompanied children from Central America and Mexico in the US. Stephanie’s first book, Sin Padres, Ni Papeles, brings together six years of research to tell the stories of unaccompanied migrant youth in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Stephanie is the daughter of Salvadoran immigrants whose experiences growing up as unaccompanied youth in LA motivate her commitment to public scholarship. Stephanie’s research has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, and the Los Angeles Times, among other public outlets. She aims to impact policy through her work as a Resident Scholar with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and a Research Consultant at UNICEF.
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In this episode 107, host Yanik engages with authors and educators Michi Evans, Charity Moran, and Erin Sanchez about their book on Place-Based Learning published in 2024 by @SolutionTree . They discuss the transformative power of connecting education to local communities, the challenges they faced while writing the book, and the importance of social justice in education. The authors share personal stories and examples of how place-based learning can empower students and educators alike, emphasizing the need for a shift in traditional educational practices to foster deeper connections and understanding. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the transformative power of place-based learning in education, emphasizing the importance of reframing traditional teaching methodologies. They explore the significance of building community partnerships, the disconnect between schools and their communities, and the critical role of reflection and revision in the learning process. The discussion also highlights the personal journeys of educators and the importance of connecting with one's own cultural identity and experiences to enhance teaching practices. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the need for authenticity, depth, and community engagement in education.
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place-based learning, education, social justice, community engagement, teaching methods, collaboration, student voice, educational research, alternative learning, teacher development, education, place-based learning, community partnerships, reflection, teaching methodology, intrinsic motivation, student engagement, cultural identity, teacher development, educational philosophy
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In this episode 106 LEARNING FOR UNCERTAINTY, Foundation Distinguished Prof. Dr. Yong Zhao joins the podcast for the third time to discuss learning in an age of relentless change.
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Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansasand a professor in Educational Leadership at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education in Australia. He previously served as the Presidential Chair, Associate Dean, and Director of the Institute for Global and Online Education in the College of Education, University of Oregon, where he was also a Professor in the Department of Educational Measurement, Policy, and Leadership. Prior to Oregon, Yong Zhao was University Distinguished Professor at the College of Education, Michigan State University, where he also served as the founding director of the Center for Teaching and Technology, executive director of the Confucius Institute, as well as the US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Education and a fellow of the International Academy of Education.
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In this episode 105 CAREER CLARITY COACHING, Alice Yeh joins the podcast to discuss coaching, how to find clarity in your life and career, obstacles, growth, and how she was able to change her career and trajectory and much more.
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Alice Yeh is a career clarity coach and helps high-achieving mid-career professionals through career transitions turning Sunday scaries into fulfilling Mondays.
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In this episode 104 MINDFULNESS PRACTICES, HEART CENTERED-LEARNING, pioneer and educational psychologist in heart-centered learning Dr. Chris Y. Mason joins the podcast to discuss why school must change, why we must equally focus on educating our heart as well as the mind, and much more about her groundbreaking work over the past 4 decades.
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Prof. Dr. Chris Y. Masonis an award-winning thought leader, researcher, author, trainer, internationally acclaimed speaker, host, and moderator of virtual educational forums on advancing compassionate school leadership, transformation, mindfulness, listening to youth, suicide prevention, and children’s mental health and well-being.
Christine is also an assistant clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at Yale University’s School of Medicine for the Program for Community Health and Recovery and a co-host of the podcast series Cultivating Resilience: A Whole Community Approach for Alleviating Trauma in Schools. She is currently leading initiatives to increase equity, reduce racism, and increase mind-body-spirit healing. With Dr. Martha Staeheli, she is championing students’ mental health through her efforts for teen-to-teen support for adolescent suicide prevention.
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Websites:
Center for Educational Improvement; https://www.edimprovement.org/
Prof. Dr. Chris Y. Mason; https://www.christine-mason.com/
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In this episode 103 THE FOUNDATION FOR CHANGE, Jonathan G. Vander Els and Dr. Joshua Ray discuss their newly published book The Foundation for Change published by @solutiontree.
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Jonathan Vander Els specializes in supporting teachers and administrators in schools and districts across the country in developing, sustaining, and enhancing structures to support all learners. As a practitioner, Jonathan is able to blend his experience and expertise to meet educators where they are and assist them in developing practical next steps to ensure high levels of learning for students in their school.
Joshua Ray, EdD, is assistant superintendent of the Greenwood School District in Greenwood, Arkansas. He has led Professional Learning Community at Work® campuses at the elementary and secondary level and is a passionate advocate for adult learning and educator well-being.
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In this episode 102 EQUALITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE, Prof. Dr. Joseph Levitan joins the WhyKnowledgeMatters Podcast with the host Yanik K. Mueller to discusses the equality, equity, justice and education, what they actually mean in principle and in an specific context, why equality of outcomes is not desirable, at least only to some degree, how past wrongs need to be addressed with justice rather than injustice and much more.
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Prof. Dr. Levitan is an associate professor at McGill University, Department of Integrated Studies in Education, he has won multiple awards for his research and teaching, including the A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Award as an Emerging Scholar from the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers; the Heather Reisman and Gerald Schwartz Award for Excellence in Teaching from the McGill Faculty of Education; and a Doctor Honoris Causa (Honorary Doctorate) from the national postdoctoral research society of Peru. He also is the founder of a non-profit organization working with indigenous people in Peru.
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In this episode, Randy Ross discusses her book Little Learners, Big Hearts published by @SolutionTree that she co-authored with Dr. Christine Mason, Jillayne Flanders, and Dr. Orinthia Harris.
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Randy Ross has over 50 years of experience as a writer, teacher, administrator, coach, and facilitator of dialogue and professional learning. She has worked with community, school, district, and state education leaders for nearly 30 years.
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Book:
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In this episode 100, Jennifer Lenhardt discusses her book Common Denominators published by @SolutionTree; specifically, how to breed engagement in secondary math, how to cultivate a belonging, why belonging is key to teach math in secondary school and much more.
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Jennifer A. Lenhardt, MEd, is a senior manager for professional services with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where she integrates her experience as a teacher and her research interest into equity and culturally responsive teaching with the professional learning she creates.
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Book:
Common Denominators by Jennifer Lenhardt; https://www.solutiontree.com/authorshttps://www.solutiontree.com/common-denominators.html
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