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C&P News & Updates: February 2026 

Innovative Courses and Enhanced Faculty Advising

As registration for Spring and Summer courses approaches, we are pleased to highlight several exciting offerings in the Curriculum & Pedagogy program. This year, a number of courses will be delivered in innovative formats, including intensive block structures that support sustained, in-depth engagement with key topics. These approaches are designed to foster immersive learning, extended dialogue, and meaningful scholarly exchange. Additional details about specific courses and schedules will be shared in the coming weeks.

Looking ahead to next year, we will also be piloting a new faculty advising model. This approach introduces a more centralized and coordinated structure, with key events and intentional touchpoints scheduled throughout the academic year. The aim is to strengthen support for students’ intellectual development, research trajectories, and professional growth, while also fostering deeper connections across cohorts and program streams. We look forward to sharing further information as this initiative develops.

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C&P News & Updates: December 2025 

C&P Courses with Available Spots

The following C&P graduate courses still have available spots for the Winter session! Take this opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and interdisciplinary topics alongside a dynamic graduate community. The final date to add Winter courses via is Monday, January 12, 2026. Don’t miss out!

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C&P News & Updates: September 2025 

Welcome to Dr. Lydia Cao

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lydia Cao to the Curriculum and Pedagogy program as Assistant Professor of Digital Technologies in Education!

Dr. Cao brings a rich background in educational research and practice, with a focus on how digital technologies can transform learning—not just by improving existing practices, but by enabling entirely new possibilities. Her work spans AI in education, knowledge building, cross-cultural collaboration, sustainability education, and extended reality (XR) for complex skill development. 

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C&P News & Updates: April 2025 

New Flexible and Inclusive Learning Opportunities in C&P

C&P is pleased to announce that, beginning in the upcoming academic year, we will be offering a range of alternative and innovative pedagogical approaches across select courses. These offerings are designed to enrich student learning and better meet the diverse needs of our academic community. Whether through flexible scheduling, flipped classroom models, or targeted support for international and practicing educators, these courses reflect our ongoing commitment to accessible, responsive, and dynamic teaching.

Here’s what’s coming up:

• CTL1841 – Research Seminar in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
  Offered year-round and integrated with the work of the SMT Centre, this bi-weekly seminar led by Dr. Rishi Krishnamoorthy will cultivate a strong research community through ongoing dialogue and engagement.
• CTL1011 – Anti-Oppression Education in School Settings
  Utilizing a flipped classroom format with pre-recorded lectures and subtitles, this course—taught by Dr. Arlo Kempf in both fall and winter—supports flexible, self-paced learning and is particularly beneficial for English Language Learners.
• CTL5069 – Introduction to Education Studies in Canada
  Tailored for international students, this fall course led by Dr. Dirk Rodricks runs on a compressed schedule and features support from ROSE. It provides an introduction to Canadian educational research, systems, and expectations for graduate study.
• CTL1809 – Narrative and Story in Research and Professional Practice
  Delivered in an intensive two-week spring format by Dr. Angela Vemic, this course is ideal for those who prefer a focused and immersive learning experience.
• CTL5026 – Life Writing Methods in Qualitative Research
  Scheduled on Saturdays during the winter term, this course by Dr. Tara Goldstein is designed to accommodate working educators. It offers a reflective, practice-oriented exploration of life writing methods in qualitative research.

These courses exemplify our program’s dedication to pedagogical innovation. We encourage all students to explore these offerings and consider how they align with your academic, professional, and personal goals.

For more information, please stay tuned for further announcements.

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C&P News & Updates: January 2025 

Course Scheduling Consultation Process

C&P has launched an initiative to consult with students on their preferences for course scheduling, particularly regarding class times. By gathering student insights, we aim to create diverse scheduling options that better accommodate different needs and commitments, enhancing accessibility and flexibility for our C&P courses. The consultation was distributed in the fall, and we will soon begin analyzing the collected data.

Introduction to Education Studies in Canada

This new C&P course, designed to support international students, focuses on helping them navigate Canada’s education system and engage with cross-cultural and international academic topics. Led by C&P faculty member Dirk Rodricks in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office and Student Experience (ROSE), we anticipate launching the first cohort of this course soon.

For additional details, please contact C&P coordinator, Alexandre Cavalcante, at alexandre.cavalcante@utoronto.ca.

We hope these initiatives mark the beginning of meaningful innovations within our program to better support our diverse and dynamic student population.