About the Series
In a time marked by polarization, uncertainty, and rapid change, kindness may be one of the most important guidelines for navigating our work as educators. This April, join our Learning and Teaching team for a four-week book club exploring A Pedagogy of Kindness by Catherine J. Denial. Denial defines a pedagogy of kindness as, “about attending to justice, believing people, and believing in people. It’s a discipline.” The author wrote this book hoping that, “together we can create bright new spaces, rooted in compassion, in which all of us engaged in teaching and learning will thrive.” The book club aims to emulate that space as we read and reflect together.
Schedule & Topics
The book club will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m PT for synchronous online discussions. Each session will focus on one section of the book:
- April 7, Week 1: Kindness toward the Self
- April 14, Week 2: Kindness and the Syllabus
- April 21, Week 3: Kindness and Assessment
- April 28, Week 4: Kindness in the Classroom
In addition to our live sessions, participants are invited to engage asynchronously through our Moodle site. Discussion prompts will mirror those used in the synchronous sessions, offering flexible ways to participate and reflect. Asynchronous participation is optional.
Who Should Join?
Any post-secondary educator who has already read the book, or would like to read it, is warmly invited. Whether you are new to the idea of a pedagogy of kindness or already exploring compassionate teaching practices, this book club offers a collegial space for reflection, dialogue, and shared learning. Join our team (and invite YOUR team) as we consider how kindness, justice, and belief in one another can shape bright new spaces for teaching and learning.
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This event will not be recorded.
About the Facilitator
Your facilitator for these discussions will be Helena Prins, Advisor, Learning & Teaching, BCcampus.