Without equity, the STEM workforce in particular is unlikely to meet the needs of the growing economy and will also suffer from stunted innovation, as diverse groups are more creative and more successful at solving complex problems. When: Thursday, December 15, 2:00pm-3:30pmĪbstract: Educational inequity remains one of the most persistent and intractable problems in our society. Rebekah also engages with the education community through Twitter, where she can be found at Mind the Gap: Active Learning Improves Equity in STEM Classrooms Dr. Her research interests center around implementing trauma-informed teaching practices, developing rapport with students in the classroom, and utilizing narrative inquiry methods to foster connections with fellow faculty. Additionally, Rebekah is a doctoral candidate and will soon start her dissertation research in a cross-disciplinary education program.
Stem education speaker professional#
Rebekah Bennetch is a Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan's Graham School of Professional Development in the College of Engineering, where she teaches technical communication and public speaking courses. Angela believes it is important to model lifelong learning and to be passionate about what she teaches. She is an authentic educator currently studying leadership and pursuing a diploma in Business Management.
Angela grounds the courses she teaches in miyo wahkohtowin (good relationships) as the foundation for learning and teaching. She has taught adult education her entire 25 years and is now a Faculty member in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic School of Business, Prince Albert campus. has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Saskatchewan and completed her Master of Education from the University of Regina and Gabriel Dumont Institute in 2021. We believe that assessment can shift from prioritizing recall and grades to fostering more reciprocal learning relationships, aligning with Indigenous ways of knowing, the interests of students, and creating an enriching learning environment.Īngela Letendre, M.Ed.
Our presentation aims to demonstrate that knowledge exists across our student population, our educators, and the land we teach on.
Stem education speaker how to#
We will share tips on how to integrate alternative assessment into instructional methods, making grading a more positive and engaging process for both teacher and student. Through discussion and reflection, participants will explore ways to apply ungrading principles to their teaching practices. We will discuss how ungrading has transformed our teaching methods, relationships with students, and the overall learning experience in the classroom. As two teachers from diverse academic backgrounds, we will share our experiences of implementing alternative assessment methods in both polytechnic and university settings. Our presentation will explore the benefits of ungrading, particularly in its alignment with Indigenous ways of knowing: promoting self-determination, reciprocal relationships, and deep thinking, all of which are crucial for student growth (Steinhauer et al., 2020). In response to our changing times, an alternative to traditional assessment, called "ungrading," has been gaining popularity in many educational circles (Strommel, 2018 Blum, 2020). Where: Online via Zoom (registration closed)Ībstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented educators with a unique opportunity to re-evaluate traditional teaching methods, including their approaches to grading. Previous Events A New-Old Way of Doing Assessment: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Ungrading in a Pandemic Angela Letendre and Rebekah Bennetch - March 2023
Stem education speaker series#
This series is sponsored by UBC Science's Strategic Innovation Fund. Speakers will represent various disciplines (biology, chemistry, physics, geology, etc.), identities (IBPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, etc.), and specialties (curriculum, pedagogy, research). The series will feature guest speakers who will address topics relating to their expertise in inclusive STEM education that are of interest to the UBC Science teaching and learning community. This invited speaker series features prominent and influential thought leaders in inclusive STEM education.
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