Cochran-Smith Lectures
Canisius will host internationally acclaimed social justice scholar Marylin Cochran-Smith, PhD on campus for two days of lectures and workshops.
Cochran-Smith is the Cawthorne Professor of Teacher Education for Urban Schools and Director of the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. A teacher education scholar and practitioner for nearly 30 years, Cochran-Smith is a frequent presenter nationally and internationally and is widely known for her work in teacher education research, practice and policy. She is equally well known for her sustained commitment to teaching and teacher education for social justice with inquiry as the centerpiece.
The Cochran-Smith lectures will be held in the Montante Cultural Center Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.
“Culturally Relevant Teaching: What’s Justice got to do with it?”
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Montante Cultural Center
$10 – includes collection of readings
Seating is limited
Refreshments will be served
“Social Justice Beliefs: Do They Really Make Sense for Our Mission/Goals/Curriculum?”
Thursday, June 13, 2013
9:00-11:15 a.m.
Montante Cultural Center
This session is open to all Canisius College faculty and staff
“Inquiry as a Stance on Teaching, Learning and Schooling: Is it Worth it?”
Thursday, June 13, 2013
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Montante Cultural Center
No registration fee
Seating is limited
Lunch will be served before workshop, at 11:30 a.m.
For more information and to register to attend, visit canisius.edu/cochran-smith
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