Tapestries of Learning 2024: Belonging and Othering in Research and Education
Annual Graduate Programs in Education reserch symposium by graduate students, for graduate students
July 12 - 14, 2024
Tapestries of Learning 2024 Schedule
July 12, 2024
5:00 PM | Reception in the Common Space (across EDC 179)
6:00 PM | Opening in the White Buffalo Lodge (3rd floor of EDT)
Keynote speaker: Dr. Gustavo Moura
July 13, 2024
10:00 AM | Discussion sessions on Zoom (zoom link in emailed PDF schedule)
1:00 PM | Concurrent Session 1 on Zoom
1:00 PM | Concurrent Session 2 on Zoom
1:00 PM | Concurrent Session 3 on Zoom
July 14, 2024
9:00 AM | Sunday Sessions on Zoom
10:30 AM | Ending
Keynote speaker: Dr. Maren Aukerman
Tapestries of Learning Presenter's Schedule
Consult the schedule below to see what's being presented at Tapestries 2024! Note that sessions for July 13 and July 14 will be fully online. Presenters and attendees, check your emails often for the latest Tapestries updates.
Dr. Gustavo Moura, Opening Keynote Speaker
As a junior scholar, Dr. Moura is leading relevant sociological, educational, and technological research studies nationally and internationally. He has engaged with innovative studies that translate transdisciplinary approaches into pivotal transformational strategies within teaching and learning. He continues to broaden his research silos, and he has been assertively working with rural and urban educational contexts to capture the needs of community members, especially marginalized individuals like queer folks, Canadian immigrants and refugees, and rural educators. Dr. Moura’s postdoctoral fellowship includes overseeing Dr. Zaidi’s study on Connecting Newcomers’ Resilience to Place and Spaces in Adopted Lands. Prior to joining the team as a postdoc, he was brought into the Werklund School of Education as a Research Associate to collaborate with Dr. Zaidi on another project on Newcomers’ Familial Experiences in Canada. Dr. Moura has a PhD in Education and his dissertation focused on unpacking intersectional Western LGBTQ+ teachers’ identities using English as a medium of instruction.
Dr. Maren Aukerman, Ending Keynote Speaker
Already known to teachers at the high school she attended for raising questions about prevailing educational practices, Maren Aukerman began her formal career in education as a bilingual Spanish/English teacher in Arizona, where she taught immigrant children in elementary and middle school. She completed her doctoral work at the University of California, Berkeley and subsequently held faculty appointments at the University of Pennsylvania and at Stanford University before joining the faculty at the University of Calgary in 2017. Dr. Aukerman’s interests include literacy, classroom discourse, qualitative research methods, and re-envisioning teaching to better serve children and democracy.
About Tapestries of Learning
From conference themes to its history, learn about the Tapestries of Learning Symposium.
The Tapestries of Learning Symposium is an annual conference hosted by GPESA. It was created in 2018 to weave together all the different threads which make up Werklund School of Education (WSE), providing a forum for students to reach acrosss specialization areas and celebrate the diversity of knowing in WSE. It is a FREE conference created by graduate students, for graduate students.
The Tapestries of Learning conference is scheduled for July 12-14, 2024, in hybrid format, both on the main campus and online. These dates were chosen to coincide with the Graduate Programs in Education 2024 Summer Residency Programs.
2024's theme is Belonging and Othering in Research and Education. As graduate students, we wholeheartedly acknowledge that fostering a profound sense of belonging is crucial for both educators and learners. Our theme delves into the transformative power of cultivating inclusive environments and embracing diverse perspectives. Not only does this enhance academic achievement, but it also nurtures social and emotional well-being. Join us as we explore how belonging shapes educational practices and policies, ensuring that every voice is valued and every learner feels empowered to thrive.
Tapestries of Learning: Belonging and Othering in Research and Education aims to provide a platform for graduate students to share insights, exchange ideas, and contribute to the discourses on Education. Whether you're an expert in the field or simply someone passionate about making a difference, your participation will enrich our discussions and drive collective progress. Everyone is welcome!
We invite you to share your expertise and insights by submitting oral presentations on Belonging and Othering in Research and Education. Each presentation should be approximately 20 minutes long, 12 for presentations and 8 for questions.
Registering for Tapestries 2024- CLOSED
Explore how belonging shapes education research. Dive into inclusive environments and diverse perspectives. You may attend as either an attendee or a presenter.
Registration for the 2024 year is now CLOSED. A warm thank you to all who applied!