Maria Vamvalis
During these times of great cultural, ecological, social, and technological complexity impacting communities and workplaces, it has never been more important to nurture our capabilities for critical thought. This interactive keynote explores how a framework designed to explicitly teach critical thinking can enhance current assessment and pedagogical approaches. Additionally, we'll consider insights and practical strategies for keeping the development of critical thinking at the forefront of teaching and learning, emphasizing our human gifts and skills.
Maria Vamvalis is a doctoral candidate at OISE, University of Toronto, where she is researching transformative pedagogies that meaningfully respond to the climate crisis. An experienced professional learning facilitator with the Critical Thinking Consortium, she has worked with educators and system leaders across Canada to embed critical thinking in education. Alongside this work, she consults for diverse organizations and networks committed to expanding civic space, decolonizing citizenship, and promoting well-being to challenge and re-imagine inequitable systems. She is a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America's Education Committee, and co-leads the Global Transformative Education Network.
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