Conflictual-controversial issues dialogue – developing capabilities to counter disinformation; polarization; and disengagement

Kathy Bickmore

Professor, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

• Campus
  • St. George
• Faculty
  • Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
• Centres
  • International and Development Education (CIDE)

Areas of Expertise

• Conflict; violence; and peacebuilding (in) education – Canadian and international comparative perspectives
• Conflictual-controversial issues dialogue – developing capabilities to counter disinformation; polarization; and disengagement
• Curriculum theory; research; and policy – Canadian and international comparative perspectives
• Education for democratic citizenship – Canadian and international comparative perspectives
• Gender equity; diversity and justice in/ through education
• Student leadership in conflict resolution and peacebuilding (e.g. peer mediation; restorative justice; equity action; school governance participation)

Office: 416-978-0237
Languages: Spanish
Email: k.bickmore@utoronto.ca
Media availablity: TV, Radio, Print/Online