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Thursday, May 16 • 9:30am - 10:30am
Authentic, Joyful, Meaningful Learning in College: Is It Possible?
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Humans are characterized by tremendous abilities to learn. They are deeply curious and also gloriously varied. And yet in conventional schooling, both faculty and students often complain about the lack of authentic learning, lack of engagement, and various undesirable “side effects.” In this talk Susan D. Blum introduces a variety of intertwined practices that move students from alienation to authentic learning, building on their innate superpowers, which include curiosity and love of learning.
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Susan D. Blum

Professor, University of Notre Dame
Susan D. Blum is a professor of anthropology at the University of Notre Dame. Her work has explored the fields of cultural, linguistic, and psychological anthropology in her quest to understand the nature of institutional education. She is the editor of the collection Ungrading... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Louis South Norris University Center, 2nd Floor
  Keynote, Featured