Werklund School of Education Distinguished Research Lecture

Werklund School of Education Research Professor Shirley Steinberg’s work has highlighted the difference between working with youth, and working on them. “What is missing,” she says, “is the pedagogical need to listen to youth, observe youth, and to facilitate spaces for youth to take over and govern their own needs.” Steinberg’s presentation will address the complexities and issues of youth research, pedagogy, and the need for informed action – not just talk. Shirley R. Steinberg is a Research Professor of Critical Youth Studies at the University of Calgary. She is the author and editor of many books in critical pedagogy, urban and youth culture, and cultural studies. Steinberg’s work focuses on the cultural/social/education development of youth. She is concerned with how society views young people, and her work creates an environment in which youth are viewed as positive democratic agents within society. Using this framework, Steinberg directs a Centre for Youth Leadership Education which is concerned with the ability of young women and men to enact leadership both for themselves and with others. John Willinsky, Stanford University, will serve as respondent.
Location:
MacEwan Hall Ballroom
Speaker:
Shirley R. Steinberg, Research Professor of Critical Youth Studies, University of Calgary
More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/werklund-school-education-distinguished-research-lecture