Podcast - BU CARES Research Centre - Rural & Indigenous Community Based Research

ep 84 - She Investigates: Bringing the Heat with Research on Women's Leadership during Menopause

Gustavo Moura — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 21:24:06 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Candy Jones, Dr. Alysha Farrell, and Dr. Michelle Lam discuss a research project that explores women's leadership during the 'third act of their lives.' Hear insights about identity, leadership, community, education, climate justice, and more.

Note - This is the final episode in a 3-part series, "She Investigates," led by the Status of Women Review Committee at Brandon University in honour of Women's History Month.

ep 83 - She Investigates: Turning Stories of Sexual Violence into Education

Gustavo Moura — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:51:07 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Candice Waddell-Henowitch and Dr. Michelle Lam discuss a research project that explores experiences with sexual violence, highlighting shared themes and insights from survivors. Learn how the research team turned these narratives into a graphic novel aimed at educating the public on the realities of sexual violence and also how to respond to disclosures.

Note - This is Episode 2 in a 3-part series, "She Investigates," led by the Status of Women Review Committee at Brandon University in honour of Women's History Month.

The graphic novel, "It Happened to Me and It's Not Okay" can be found here: https://www.bucares.ca/well-being-mental-health

ep 82 - She Investigates: The Quest for Disease Prevention and Empowering Future Female Scientists

Gustavo Moura — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:21 +0000

In this episode, join Dr. Bernadette Ardelli and Dr. Michelle Lam as they explore being a woman in science, the importance of mentorship, and the need to empower young women and girls to pursue careers in STEM. Dr. Ardelli shares insights from her personal journey, highlighting the role of resilience and community in overcoming obstacles.

Note - This is Episode 1 in a 3-part series, "She Investigates," led by the Status of Women Review Committee at Brandon University in honour of Women's History Month.

ep 81 - Healthy Ageing, Public Education, and Health Checks: There's a whole lot of living left to do!

Gustavo Moura — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:04:45 +0000

Join Jackie and Michelle as they discuss healthy ageing, combatting stereotypes, and the value of community-based educational initiatives. They are joined by Meryl Orth, the founder of Health Checks: There's a whole lot of living left to do, and Dr. Rachel Herron, Canada Research Chair and geography professor at Brandon University.

https://brandonmbhealthchecks.ca/

https://people.brandonu.ca/herronr/sample/safe-places-for-aging-and-care/

ep 80 - Philosophy of Science

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:20:45 +0000

Join Drs. Kirk & Lam for a thought-provoking discussion of the philosophy of science with special guests Dr. Ellen Watson (Brandon U), Greg Johnson and Jason Braun (Science consultants from Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning) and Wei-Ting Li (Visiting scholar and science teacher from Taiwan). Together, we explore how philosophy shapes our understanding of science and how these ideas inform K-12 education.

ep 79 - Making Classrooms and Schools a Place for Pride: Honouring Students' Ways of Knowing and Being

Gustavo Moura — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:06:22 +0000

Join Dr. Nora Wilson, Dr. Gustavo Moura, and Nathan Flaig as they discuss 2SLGBTQ+ experiences in education and how educators can support students to learn who they are and how they belong in classrooms and the wider community.

ep 78 - Disability, Diversity, and Curriculum: Insights from Inclusive Education

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:55:03 +0000

After a diagnosis and a label, does the system work well for students with diverse needs?

Join Dr. Jackie Kirk and guest host Dr. Shelley Kokorudz as they discuss inclusive education with Michael Baker, PhD candidate at the U of M. His research focus is Disability Studies and Inclusive Education, focusing on ableism and K-12 schools, conceptualizing inclusive education, infusing Disability Studies into the K-12 curriculum, and transinstitutionalization.

ep 77 - Going Deeper: Using Inquiry to Understand our World and our Cultures

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:26:59 +0000

Are you interested in using an inquiry project that would run all year in your classroom, and engage students, colleagues, parents, and different community partners? Our guest on the show, Peter Grozdanovic, who holds an underlying belief in the importance of guiding students to look critically at social issues in their community, is building on many past inquiry projects successfully completed with his grade 5 classroom in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The researcher, Latika Raisinghani, uses social justice and eco-justice to frame her research in Science Education and the discussion that evolved between these two passionate educators in this episode provides a colourful description of how teachers can bring inquiry, science, deep critical thinking, community partnerships, and critical thinking to life in public school classrooms. Shawna Philpott, Director of Field Experience at Brandon University, joins as a guest host and reflects on some of the exciting experiences she has had using inquiry, as well.

TRC Calls to Action

Dr. Latika Raisinghani Project Information & References

Book: Voice of the people: A tribute to nuclear victims and survivors

ep 76 - Building a Safe Community and Sense of Belonging for Canadian Students of African Descent: A Conversation with Loy Excellentia Initiative

Gustavo Moura — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:38:58 +0000

Tune in to learn about the creation of a new initiative geared for Canadian students of African descent - the Loy Excellentia Initiative. This podcast delves into the need for mentorship, workshops, and social events and how Loy Excellentia is aiming to address those needs. Hear about how the project got started, the research leading up to it, and the benefits of the initiative, including feedback from the first event.

Further Resources:

Loy Excellentia Initiative website: https://loyexcellentia.org/,

BU report on Black History Month: https://news.brandonu.ca/2024/03/01/loy-excellentia-initiative-celebrates-black-history-month-at-brandon-university/

https://punchng.com/nigerian-canadian-professor-calls-for-celebration-of-africans-in-diaspora/

ep 75 - Ungrading in Action: Transforming High School Physics and Post-Secondary Education

Gustavo Moura — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:45:49 +0000

Join us for a thoughtful exploration of ungrading in high school physics classrooms, featuring Dr. Ellen Watson from Brandon University and Christopher Sarkonak from Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School. Learn more about their collaborative research, offering a nuanced perspective on reshaping assessment and improving student engagement. #Ungrading #EducationResearch 📚🎓

Articles by Christopher Sarkonak and things mentioned in the episode:

Teachers Going Gradeless: https://growbeyondgrades.org/blog/the-ungrading-spectrum

The Manitoba Teacher, https://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/mbt/2022/Fall_22_MBT.pdf

Christopher's “What Does a Grade Look Like” that was co-constructed with students

One of the final self-assessment sheets that students fill out to help justify their grade selection

A skills tracking form that students use to track their progress and set goals throughout the course.

ep 74 - Rural Roots: Cultivating Strength in Education

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:52:14 +0000

In this insightful episode, our guests Dr. Candy Jones from the Faculty of Education at Brandon University, Julie Seeley from Frontier School Division, and Jessica Willows from the University of Victoria join us to explore the profound impact of rurality on their experiences as educators. Delving into their unique journeys, we uncover the invaluable gifts that rural settings have bestowed upon us, shaping our perspectives and influencing our approaches to education. Together, we discuss the lessons we have learned from rurality, both personally and professionally, and how these rural influences have become powerful tools in our educational practices. Join us for an engaging conversation as we reflect on the treasures that rurality has provided, and discover how these educators have seamlessly integrated these gifts into their work to create meaningful and impactful learning environments.

ep 73 - Building a Beloved Community

Gustavo Moura — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:41:36 +0000

On this episode, we spoke with Welly Minyangadou Ngokobi (McGill University) and Chuwkuanugo Joseph Okudo (President of Brandon University Students’ Union) about what institutions can learn from international students. We discussed how international students carry both inherited knowledge and academic knowledge, and that institutions need to recognize this strength. We talked about strategies for cultural responsivity, strengthening participation, and for building a sense of community where student expertise and intergenerational knowledge is recognized and valued.

Be sure to check out Welly's recent publication here: Ngokobi, M. W. (2022). On Decolonizing the curriculum: thoughts of a Black teacher. Currere Exchange Journal, Vol 6, No 2. https://cej.lib.miamioh.edu/index.php/CEJ/article/view/157

Welly's Student Profile Tool

ep 72 - Building Inclusive Rural Communities

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:29:20 +0000

Welcome to the latest episode of the Leaning In and Speaking Out podcast. On today's episode, we engage in thoughtful conversations with the authors of "Building Inclusive Rural Communities," edited by Clark Banack and Dionne Pohler.

Join us as we explore a pan-Canadian look at equity in rural settings, delving into real-life stories and innovative grass-roots approaches from a variety of disciplines.

A warm thank you to Brandon University and BU CARES Research Centre for supporting this episode.

Be sure to check out the book here: https://www.uap.ualberta.ca/titles/1045-9781772126334-building-inclusive-communities-in-rural-canada

ep 71 - Women's History Month - Métis Women and Politics

Gustavo Moura — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:49:52 +0000

It is the second year of the Women's History Month podcast series! In this episode, Dr. Kelly Saunders, an Associate Professor in Political Science and Gender & Women's Studies at Brandon University talks about her ongoing research on the role of Métis women in politics.

Thank you to the Status of Women Review Committee and BU CARES for supporting this episode.

Be sure to check out her book chapter: Métis Politics and Governance in Canada, by Kelly Saunders and Janique Dubois, Vancouver: UBC Press, 2019. www.ubcpress.ca/metis-politics-an…ernance-in-canada

ep 70 - Women's History Month - Inequity in the Arts and Research Creation

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:56:20 +0000

It is the second year of the Women's History Month podcast series! In this episode, Ms. Lisa Wood, a visual artist and Associate Professor at IshKaabatens Waasa Gaa Inaabateg Department of Visual Art at Brandon University talks about her ongoing research-creation inspired by inequities in the world of art. She describes the process of her inspiration, documentation, compilations and analysis, and creation.

Thank you to the Status of Women Review Committee and BU CARES for supporting this episode.

Be sure to visit Lisa Wood's website here: https://lisawood.ca/

ep. 69 - Women's History Month - Researching Pandemic Inequities in Accounting Academia

Gustavo Moura — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:47:13 +0000

It is the second year of the Women's History Month podcast series! In this episode, Ms. Lindsay McLachlan, Co-Chair of Business Administration talks about her ongoing research into the impacts of the pandemic on female-identifying accountants in academia. She describes caregiving, work responsibilities, and the ways the pandemic exacerbated inequalities in differing ways. She lists recommendations made by her participants and how, in her future research, she'd like to see whether those recommendations have been turned into action.

Thank you to the Status of Women Review Committee and BU CARES for supporting this episode.

Be sure to check out Lindsay McLachlan’s research here: dx.doi.org/10.1111/1911-3838.12340

ep 68 - Dystopian Literature as Invitation to Hope

Gustavo Moura — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:17:54 +0000

In this episode, Jill Morris and Tanya Polasek explore how dystopian literature can be used to foster hope and joy. We also discuss the challenges of dealing with grief and loss, and how to navigate it with sensitivity in the classroom. Finally, we explore the idea and definition of curriculum. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about the use of dystopian literature in the classroom.

Mentions:

Palmer, P. J. (1997). The courage to teach: Exploring the inner landscape of a teacher’s life. Jossey-Bass Publishers.

Documentary: https://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes/mission-joy

Story Sticks: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/headliner/2015/08/04/story-stick-helps-tell-unique-personal-stories

ep 67 - Concussions in Sport: Return to Learn

Gustavo Moura — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:45:09 +0000

Welcome to "Leaning in and Speaking Out," the thought-provoking podcast from Brandon University's CARES Research Centre. In this episode, we tackle a pressing issue in the world of sports and physical education: concussions. Join us as we dive into research and personal experiences with concussions, exploring their impacts on athletes and what educators can do in response.

Here are some resources for parents, teachers, and students regarding concussion and return to learn/play: https://parachute.ca/en/professional-resource/concussion-collection/

Music by RomanSenykMusic, "Only Forward"

ep 66 - Artificial Intelligence & ChatGPT in Education

Gustavo Moura — Wed, 03 May 2023 21:24:09 +0000

In this episode, we will explore AI and ChatGPT within the field of education. We will look at how these technologies are being used to improve teaching and learning, and the potential implications for the future of education. We will also discuss the challenges of using AI in the classroom and the ethical considerations that must be taken into account. Finally, we will explore how ChatGPT and AI can be used to create personalized learning experiences for students of all ages. Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation about the use of AI in education.

Useful AI-powered video editor: Descript (we used this to edit this podcast episode)

Other interesting links for useful AI tools:

https://lexai.co/en/about

https://www.notion.so/

https://beta.tome.app/

https://nolej.io/

Follow Dr. Alec Couros on Twitter: @courosa

Music by RomanSenykMusic, "Only Forward"

ep 65 - Community-based practicum, leadership, and inter-agency collaboration

Gustavo Moura — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:56:09 +0000

In this episode, we will explore the challenges and opportunities of interagency collaboration when working with youth, and how a community-based practicum can be a beneficial experience for both the learner and the community. We will hear from experts in the field who have first-hand experience and they will discuss strategies for leadership, successful collaboration and how to maximize the benefits for all stakeholders. We will also discuss how to prioritize youth voices, manage conflict, integrate services, and make change. Join us for this insightful podcast to learn more about interagency collaboration and the benefits of a community-based practicum.

Website: https://huddlebrandon.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huddlebrandon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/huddlebrandon