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For over fifty years, International Development Studies (IDS) programs have been a vital component of Canada's higher education landscape, providing interdisciplinary perspectives on pressing global challenges. The field now stands at a critical juncture. This roundtable brings together IDS scholars to reflect on the evolving landscape of the discipline, offering a space to examine current challenges and envision pathways for the future of teaching IDS in Canada. The discussion will address both structural and pedagogical issues facing IDS programs. Participants will examine the implications of local and global circumstances that have contributed to budget cuts and declines in enrolment. In response to these challenges, the roundtable will explore innovative approaches to strengthening the field, including the creation of novel curricula, experiential learning opportunities, and the potential for cross-institutional coalitions to foster the relevance of IDS in an era of transformative change. By taking stock of IDS’s achievements and struggles, participants will collaboratively explore the potential for IDS to equip the next generation of researchers and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to address growing global inequities. The session invites educators and administrators from Canadian universities and colleges with a history of teaching IDS at the undergraduate and/or graduate level to share their experiences and visions. Ultimately, this roundtable aims to reimagine how IDS programs can continue to thrive and contribute effectively to higher education in Canada and beyond.
Presentations of the Symposium
ROUNDTABLE: THE FUTURE OF TEACHING INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES IN CANADA
Vida Shehada1, Mustahid Husain2, Matthew Schnurr3, Andrea Paras4 1Centennial College, 2University of Toronto, 3Dalhousie University, 4University of Guelph
Note: I will update once I confirm 5 profs and colleagues to present.
For over fifty years, International Development Studies (IDS) programs have been a vital component of Canada's higher education landscape, providing interdisciplinary perspectives on pressing global challenges. The field now stands at a critical juncture. This roundtable brings together IDS scholars to reflect on the evolving landscape of the discipline, offering a space to examine current challenges and envision pathways for the future of teaching IDS in Canada. The discussion will address both structural and pedagogical issues facing IDS programs. Participants will examine the implications of local and global circumstances that have contributed to budget cuts and declines in enrolment. In response to these challenges, the roundtable will explore innovative approaches to strengthening the field, including the creation of novel curricula, experiential learning opportunities, and the potential for cross-institutional coalitions to foster the relevance of IDS in an era of transformative change. By taking stock of IDS’s achievements and struggles, participants will collaboratively explore the potential for IDS to equip the next generation of researchers and activists with the knowledge and skills needed to address growing global inequities. The session invites educators and administrators from Canadian universities and colleges with a history of teaching IDS at the undergraduate and/or graduate level to share their experiences and visions. Ultimately, this roundtable aims to reimagine how IDS programs can continue to thrive and contribute effectively to higher education in Canada and beyond.
