The Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to an Open Education Speaker Series online presentation, "The Missing Middle in Actioning Inclusion in Education" with Dr. Jess Mitchell, Senior Manager, R&D + Design, Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University.

Date: December 17, 2025 

Time: 1:30 p.m. (Saskatchewan time)

Location: Zoom (You will receive the link when you register)

Abstract

We're getting something wrong. Despite our efforts to be inclusive in the classroom, we're still missing something. We still have students who do not enjoy the benefits of inclusion in learning environments. What can we do as pedagogues to design the conditions where students can learn and thrive in their own ways? Let's explore an approach that aims to foster transformative learning by acknowledging individual uniqueness, empowering student voices, embracing complexity, and de-centering the pedagogue, ultimately leading to a more equitable and humanized educational experience.

Presenter Bio

Jess is often a misfit, values a critical perspective, appreciates the messy parts of human interactions and has a fondness for things in 3s. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her wife, son, and a veritable zoo of animals. Jess also has a PhD, decades of teaching experience, and a background in ethics.