Fostering Inclusive Communities in the Classroom through Project-Driven Courses
February 5, 2025 @ 1pm EST (10am PST)
In this online lecture (part of OCAD’s Beyond Bias Lecture Series) Isabel Machado will discuss the challenges and positive results of building inclusive classroom communities through public-facing collaborative projects by applying her research methodology to her course design. “Co-documenting” is the process of establishing partnerships and collaborations so that the research is relevant and accessible to the people involved. It is also an attempt to dismantle epistemic hierarchies and the separation between research and academic “communities.” An important element of this process is thinking about how different people can produce and share knowledges together, even when they come from diverse backgrounds and are dealing with delicate subjects. Building a project together fosters collaboration and helps the students realize that everyone can make valuable contributions to our learning community(ies) while making theory more tangible, translatable, and shareable. Yet, this is not always a smooth experience as it also involves finding together ways to deal with fears and discomfort.
Beyond Bias Lecture Series Hosted by the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD)
This series invites participants to reflect on their own cultural assumptions and gain tools to engage with international colleagues and students in a meaningful, ethical, and thoughtful way. By challenging misconceptions and fostering mutual understanding, we aim to create collaborations that are both globally relevant and locally responsive.
Join us in this inspiring series that aims to not only expand creative boundaries but also nurture a culture of inclusivity and justice in global academic and creative research. To join these upcoming lectures, sign up through online form HERE.
