The Institut de recherche sur l’immigration et sur les pratiques interculturelles et inclusives (IRIPII) regularly hosts webinars on a variety of topics related to immigration and inclusive intercultural practices in the college setting. The topics covered include, among others:
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) (e.g., inclusion of people with disabilities, reflection on the future of EDI, combating discrimination in the workplace and educational settings, the socio-academic experience of Black student communities)
- Academic Success in a Diverse Context (e.g., factors contributing to the success of students from immigrant backgrounds, support for school retention, initiatives that foster a sense of belonging)
- Diversity and Intercultural Practices in College Settings (e.g., adapting professional practices and services to cultural diversity, developing intercultural skills)
- Prevention of violence, polarization, and conspiracy theories (e.g., manifestations of polarization among college students, the impact of media discourse, conspiracy theories and prevention strategies, youth engagement in prevention)
- Handling Sensitive Topics (e.g., discussions on controversial social issues, creating safe spaces for dialogue, using forum theater as an educational tool)
- Inclusive teaching practices (e.g., the “pivot teacher” initiative, support for diverse groups, approaches that promote inclusion in the classroom)
You can watch these webinars on the IRIPII YouTube channel.
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