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One of the continuities of our profession is an expectation that students are exposed to Shakespeare at several points in their academic lives. Led by St. Scholastica's resident Shakespearean, this opening-Summit activity explores some of the tricks and shortcuts for bringing the Shakespeare text to life in any classroom. Based on the presenter’s recent essay in The Arden Research Handbook of Shakespeare and Social Justice, the activity also offers insights into why and how Shakespeare remains relevant as a social justice construct in these less than normal times.
On Your Feet Shakespeare in the Post-Pandemic Classroom
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Kevin Quarmby (CSS)
Over the past two years, teachers have been placed under extraordinary stress, due to constantly changing teaching modalities, the blurring of work-life boundaries, pandemic protocols, political upheaval, attacks on the profession, and increased levels of student anxiety. As a result, many teachers have retired or changed professions. How can those of us who remain take better care of ourselves and make our callings more sustainable? Three moderators will offer personal perspectives and lead group discussion.
Teaching and Self-Care in Times of Crisis
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Jayson Iwen (UWS)
Greenview Dining Room
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Consisting of representatives from each of our six host institutions, this panel will discuss the pedagogical pandemic silver linings that we see or long to see.
Good Ideas from Bad Places: Lessons from the Pandemic
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Rain Newcomb (FDLTCC) and Steve Dalager (LSC)
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