C&P Program Updates for CTL Newsletter
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!
| Code | Course / Instructor | Delivery / Schedule | Why Take this course? |
CTL1011H 0101 | Anti-Oppression Education in School Settings Arlo Kempf | In Person Thursdays 5-8 pm | Learn how to recognize oppression in schools—and transform everyday interactions into opportunities for justice. |
CTL1016H 0101 | Cooperative Learning Research and Practice TBA | In Person Tuesdays 1-4 pm | Level up your teaching with innovative, hands-on cooperative learning strategies that work in real classrooms. |
CTL1045H 0101 | Survey Research Tony Lam | Online Sync Tuesdays 5-8 pm | Learn how to build reliable surveys and turn clean data into strong research insights. |
CTL1062H 0101 | Performed Ethnography and Research Informed Theatre [RM] Tara Goldstein | In Person Fridays 1-4 pm | Explore arts-based research methods and learn to craft ethnographic insights into compelling stage scripts. |
CTL1313H 0101 | Gender Equity in the Classroom TBA | In Person Thursdays 1-4 pm | Unpack how gender is shaped in schools—and gain tools to challenge and transform those systems. |
CTL1322H 0101 | Literacies of Land: Narrative, Storying and Literature Sandra Styres | In Person Tuesdays 5-8 pm | Unlock the power of Indigenous, Land-informed literacies to create more culturally responsive and impactful teaching practices. |
CTL1926H 0101 | Knowledge Media and Learning Jim Slotta | In Person Wednesdays 1-4 pm | Explore how media, society, and learning intersect while co-creating themes in a collaborative, knowledge-building community. *Open to Doctoral and Masters students |
CTL5026H 0101 | Special Topics in Curriculum: Master's Level - Life Writing Methods in Qualitative Research Tara Goldstein | Hybrid course with in-person classes on: Jan 10, 24, Feb 7 and 21; remaining sessions are online. | Learn to use life writing and storytelling as transformative tools for meaningful qualitative inquiry. |
CTL5050H 0101 | Special Topics in Curriculum: Master's Level - Decolonial and Anti-Racist Approaches to Environmental Education Fikile Nxumalo | In Person Mondays 1-4 pm | Ignite your anticolonial environmental education practice with bold, creative, and inventive strategies—and craft a final project that disrupts the status quo. |
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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.
