Author: Ronel M. Alvarez
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Preparations, Reflections, and Application in Science & Technology Primary/Junior Division
Effective science and technology pedagogy necessitates a comprehensive approach that includes preparation, engagement, reflection, and application, especially when integrating Indigenous history, land, and people, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusivity for Black people, people of color, and other identities.
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Science Rendezvous at University of Toronto: Wonders of Inquiry
Science Rendezvous is a free, annual, one-day festival that transforms the streets into a vibrant hub of scientific exploration and excitement. With the aim of making science education fun and boosting engagement in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.), the event features over 60 University of Toronto departments and local organizations presenting captivating, hands-on…
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Uncovering the Brilliance of Black Students in STEM
Every child deserves to experience the wonder of science and the satisfaction of engineering. K. Renae Pullen STEM education is often perceived as objective and neutral, but this assumption overlooks the deep-rooted systemic racism and eurocentric biases embedded within its curriculum. Every child possesses an innate curiosity about the world, making the early years an…
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Learning Pursuits and Questions in Designing Culturally and Historically Responsive Curriculum
Let’s engage students with learning pursuits, rather than standards. Gholdy Muhammad Culturally and historically responsive education (CHRE) is a collaborative pedagogical model centered around honoring students’ histories, identities, and literacies, with a focus on liberation. Derived from the educational practices of Black communities since the 19th century, CHRE prioritizes five central learning pursuits over traditional…
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Nostalgia and Childhood Trauma
Navigating childhood trauma is a profound challenge with lasting impacts, yet nostalgia amid COVID-19 offers solace. However, while reminiscing holds potential for resilience, it can mask trauma’s complexity. Reflection on personal experiences reveals the dual nature of nostalgia: a beacon of hope and a pitfall of despair. Thus, with mindfulness, nostalgia and self-reflection can aid…
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Science and Technology: from Classroom to the Real World
Culture plays a pivotal role in science education. Embracing culturally responsive and sustaining instruction is vital for promoting equity and engagement in STEM fields. The integration of the 5E Model of Instruction and Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogies enhances student success by fostering engagement, relevance, inclusivity, empowerment, critical thinking, and cultural competence. This integration also…
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Protected: The Profession & the Learners of a Teacher Candidate
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People Power
Collective action and protest unify individuals, address societal issues, propose change, eradicating problematic ideologies, and empower movements to persevere challenges.
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A Lasting Impact of Racism
Addressing systemic racism and discrimination requires policy changes and community empowerment. Canada’s history of white supremacy affects present-day issues, requiring acknowledgment and education for change.
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An Irony of Education
Education, although is a human right, has rather been a privilege in societies affected by inequity and injustice, both in social and systemic level. The responsibility of the government in ensuring that every child in its population has access to quality education always has hidden agenda that serves the needs of those in economical and…
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