Executive summary Thesis: Teacher-preparation programs must embed scaffolded, assessed social and news media literacy competencies so new teachers can teach students to evaluate, create, and ethically use digital media—strengthening classroom learning, civic resilience, and informed citizenship. Core proposal: A modular curriculum (5 modules + capstone/micro-credential) integrated into existing pedagogy courses, with performance assessments, equity adaptations, … Continue reading Revisionist Pedagogy – The Imperative of Integrating Social and News Media Literacy into Teacher-Preparation
Beyond Benjamin: Reimagining Sustainability and Justice in Post-Colonial, Post-Nationalist Societies
Walter Benjamin's philosophy provides a rich framework for understanding the interconnectedness and unsustainability of colonialism, nationalism, imperialism, and capitalism. Let's delve into each: Colonialism: Benjamin's perspective would likely highlight the violent imposition of power dynamics inherent in colonial systems. Colonialism disrupts indigenous cultures, exploiting both their resources and labor for the benefit of the colonizers. … Continue reading Beyond Benjamin: Reimagining Sustainability and Justice in Post-Colonial, Post-Nationalist Societies
Why complete a course in Instructional Design for Adult Learners?
"There's a massive shortage of teachers all over the world." I keep hearing about this from fellow educators, mentors, business people, and... well, LinkedIn, frankly! What does this really mean? it means that Teachers are in demand, but I also hear that some teachers can't get a contract locally (POV from Montreal, Canada). I had … Continue reading Why complete a course in Instructional Design for Adult Learners?
The New Renaissance Mindset 