Rebecca Pillai Riddell
The 2020-21 91ÑÇÉ« Circle @ Home Lecture Series will begin with a presentation on supporting young people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hosted by Rebecca Pillai Riddell, a professor in 91ÑÇÉ«'s Faculty of Health and academic chair of The 91ÑÇÉ« Circle, this virtual lecture series will showcase 91ÑÇÉ«'s leading faculty members, from policy makers to molecular scientists, to engage in lively panel discussions and Q-and-A sessions on key themes related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will be held over four sessions throughout the year via Zoom.
During these unprecedented times, politicians, parents, health professionals and educators are struggling to determine what is best for students heading back to school this fall, whether that’s virtually or in person.
In a Sept. 26 panel session, titled "At home and in school: Supporting children, youth and the adults who care for them during a pandemic," 91ÑÇÉ« experts will discuss the economic, social and practical impacts of the pandemic on children, parents and educators in relation to inequities in the current education system.
The presentation will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and will feature three panelists from 91ÑÇÉ«'s Faculty of Education.
Assistant Professor Gillian Parekh will explore tensions around education and care for students with disabilities, Assistant Professor Vidya Shah will offer ideas for providing learning engagements focused on relationality, as well as community and critical consciousness, and Professor Stephen Gaetz will speak to the problem of supporting youth experiencing homelessness or who are precariously housed during the pandemic.
Registration is required and can be found here: .
The first 200 people to register for three or more 91ÑÇÉ« Circle @ Home virtual sessions will receive a complimentary 91ÑÇÉ« coffee mug, become a member of The 91ÑÇÉ« Circle, and be entered for a chance to win one of four $25 gift cards per session, made possible by MBNA Rewards Platinum Plus Mastercard.
Future events in the series, with panelists and event descriptions to be announced soon, include:
- Nov. 21:
- Feb. 27:
- April 17: