Voices In Between

Stories that travel the world: How Drama Makes Global Citizenship Education Come Alive

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:15:20 +0000

Dr. Mirona Stanescu from Babeș-Bolyai-University (Cluj) introduces the topic of Global Citizenship Education by drawing on firsthand experiences and examples from her teaching, bringing the subject to life. Through stories and drama, she demonstrates how powerful and meaningful Global Citizenship Education can be for learners of all ages.

Students as international researchers

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 06:33:11 +0000

Prof. Dr. Erik Byker from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) discusses ‘hands-on’ research as a means of developing key competencies for future educators. Students from different countries research and compare how the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are being implemented in their home nations. Tune in for unique perspectives on global education, sustainability efforts, and more.

The Global-ready Research and Equitable Education in Teaching (GREET) Center opens space for these developments — and its doors are open!

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Leaving comfort zones behind: Community Engagement and Travel as ways of learning.

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:04:00 +0000

Prof. Dr. Adriana L. Medina takes us into learning communities both locally and abroad — uncovering constructive approaches that connect across contexts, while also highlighting the unique differences that shape them. Along the way, she shares exciting examples that bring these practices to life.

Black women in academia – professional perspectives and personal reflections

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:38:37 +0000

Dr. Cynthia Kwakyewah, Sonia Lewis (PhD Candidate), and Prof. Dr. Nombuso Dlamini from York University (Toronto) share their perspectives and experiences in higher education. Featuring both expert perspectives and personal insights, this is an eye-opening episode. By reflecting on their career paths and life worlds, they open up new spaces and contribute to dismantling ‘the master’s castle.’

“THIN” Places as space of encounter: How diverse lifeworlds intersect and what education has to do with it.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:16:33 +0000

Dr. Dorthe Juliane Høvids literally takes us to "thin" places: neighborhoods where diverse lifeworlds meet and converge. Using the Copenhagen neighborhood of Vesterbroe as a key example, she discusses the potential and the challenges encountered in these places—and, most importantly, by the people meeting there.

Tune in to explore how social work and education come into play at these crucial intersections. This episode offers a journey into how shared physical space can bridge different life experiences and what that means for contemporary society.

Various Levels of Community Engagement – it’s about interconnectedness

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:25:58 +0000

Saraha Awuah from the Ghana Union of Canada takes us into the contexts of the Ghana community in Canada, discussion issues connected to immigration, settlement, integration and above all education.

Power asymemtries in the contexts of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - a critical approach

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:16:38 +0000

Prof. Vidya Shah from York University in Toronto discusses matters of DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) from various perspectives. Thereby reflecting problematic power asymmetries and addressing institutional challenges.

Racialized and marginalized inner-city youth: Discussing needs and opportunities

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:08:41 +0000

Dwayne Brown discusses the program Generation Chosen (https://www.generationchosen.ca). A program that caters to the needs of racialized, marginalized and disenfranchised inner-city youth by focussing on 4 key areas: Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Education and Civic Engagement.

Retooling Black Anxiety - a research perpsective

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:56:47 +0000

Dr. Godfred Boateng from Toronto works with black families to identify the relationship between the family identity status and dealing with anxiety discusses. He works in the Retooling Black Anxiety project (www.blackanxiety.ca/) which identifies family needs and resources to cope with anxiety (physical and virtual).

Crafting Narratives: Storytelling for Personal Growth and Education

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:49:47 +0000

Dr. Bryn Ludlow from York University discusses the art of storytelling in the contexts of personal development and education. An interdisciplinary approach to the question: What makes a great story?

Urban Empowerment: Navigating Safe Spaces for Young Women in the City

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:46:58 +0000

Muna Ali offers insights into the “Gashanti Young Women Initiative” (https://gashantiunity.ca/) – a space which provides girls and young women with a safe atmosphere to develop their gifts, abilities, and positive relationships. Leadership and mentoring programs, consultation and information services – ways of community capacity building and training and education.

INCLUSIVE strategies for Community Engagement

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:26:14 +0000

Dr. Mary Rocco discusses inclusive strategies for Community Engagement in New York City and beyond. Her expert perspectives are both strategic and hands-on.

Pandemic Languages

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:07:05 +0000

Dr. Julie Gafney takes us on a ride through the developments and impacts of language during critical times. Historic and current issues are connected and discussed from various perspectives - buckle up.

Balances and IMBALANCES in Community Engagement

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:53:35 +0000

Prof. Hill Fletcher discusses critical perspectives on the balances and imbalances of Community Engagement. Current examples and historical backgrounds offer fascinating "voices in between".

Diversity, Schools, Societies. Indian Perspectives.

Thu, 04 May 2023 09:14:19 +0000

Prof. Dr. Manish Jain discusses connections between diversity and education with a special take on the Indian School System.

GENDER DIVERSITY from an Indian perspective

Thu, 04 May 2023 09:07:23 +0000

Dr. Sharma discusses issues and context of Gender Diversity in connection to education and society.

Dealing with RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

Thu, 04 May 2023 09:01:19 +0000

Prof. Dr. Bajeva reflects on ideas and phenomena of religious diversity from a Hindu perspective.

From COMMUNITY Engagement to CONNECTION

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:55:34 +0000

Prof. Dr. Diane Martinez shares her experiences and ideas about Community Education and Connection in personal and educational contexts.

An individual TAKE on the "IDEA of CULTURE"

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:58:56 +0000

Prof. Dr. Halder from the University of Kolkata reflects on the complex theme of CULTURE - a vivid and personal take on a dynamic term.

TRANSFORMING SPACES in schools

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:30:50 +0000

Principal Margaret King from Loreto School in Sealdah (Kolkata) discusses the transformation of spaces in the context of the school's history and current developments.

STUDENTS as TEACHERS in interaction

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:00:49 +0000

Rita Mukhirjee takes us on a trip through the Loreto School in Sealdah (Kolkata). She shows how students become teachers and the school connects to the local community.

Focusing on AUTISM - INCLUSIVE perspectives

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:29:23 +0000

Prof. Dr. Halder from the University of Kolkata discusses the idea of inclusion with a particular focus on autism. Her research and her experience in the field offer highly interesting insights.

DIVERSITY. One word many implications.

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:13:01 +0000

Prof. Dr. Jain takes a close look at the term diversity and its manifold implications.

SYSTEMS OF EDUCATION in India and Germany

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:08:45 +0000

Prof. Dr. Singh offers insights into Indian and German education systems.

TEACHER TRAINING AND DIVERSITY

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:05:56 +0000

Dr. Rai shows us the implications of diversity on teacher training.

THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:00:12 +0000

Prof. Dr. Baveja shows the practical implications of constructivist education, discussing the role of the teacher in schools.

CULTURAL RELATIVISM AND DIVERSITY

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:19:26 +0000

Dr. Dar (Ambedkar University Delhi) shares her insights on cultural diversity and its manifold appearances in everyday life.

INTERSECTIONALITY AND SLUMS

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:56:03 +0000

Dr. Sharma focuses on the problem of intersectionality in Delhi’s slum dwellings.

LANGUAGE DIVERSITY IN INDIA

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:26:46 +0000

Prof. Dr. Singh discussing the fascinating implications of language diversity in India and beyond.

CONSTRUCTIVISM AND EDUCATION

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 15:43:49 +0000

Prof. Dr. Baveja takes us on a tour, discussing the foundations of constructivism and learning