Bill Ayers, University of Illinois (Chicago), & Joel Westheimer, University of Ottawa - Interview by Marc Spooner, University of Regina - Camera & set design: Agata Soroko, University of Ottawa Recorded during AERA 2018 in New York. Drs. Ayers and Westheimer discuss public education, citizenship, democracy, social justice, and more...

Hello Everyone! In this video: William Ayers and Joel Westheimer discuss their new books from TC Press, Teaching with Conscience in an Imperfect World and What Kind of Citizen? Educating Our Children for the Common Good. Watch their lively discussion addressing some of the most pressing issues in education today.

'No Child Left Thinking: Testing, Accountability and the Threat to Democratic Life' Our cultural obsession with standards and accountability have had dramatic effects on what is and isn't taught in Canadian and American classrooms. As teachers' hands are tied to test preparation, students' opportunities to develop the skills of critical thinking that are so vital for any democratic society are severely constrained.

Joel Westheimer, University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa, and author of the book What Kind of Citizen?

Série de conférences pour l'excellence en éducation Quel type de citoyen voulons-nous? Éduquer nos enfants pour le bien commun Excellence in Education lecture Series What Kind of Citizen? Education Our Children for the Common Good

Season 5 Episode 6: Interview with Joel Westheimer Prof. Joel Westheimer, University of Ottawa Research Chair in the Sociology of Education,presents his ideas on the teaching of citizenship and democracy. Guests: Joel Westheimer Let us know what you think about a recent episode, or send us your suggestion on a topic for a future episode.

Welcome back from practicum! As our first professor interview for Inside the Teacher Candidate Studio, teacher candidate Peter Osudar sat down with Joel Westheimer. Joel is the University Research chair in Sociology of Education at the University of Ottawa. He explores the ways educational theorists conceive of teaching democracy and the ways school practices embrace or challenge these conceptions.

Joel Westheimer responds to panelist April Howe-Diplock.

Dr. Joel Westheimer, professor at the University of Ottawa, is believes that policies like No Child Left Behind are, for all intents and purposes, outlawing critical thinking. Westheimer implores educators not to fall into the trap of what he sees as "No Child Left Thinking" and to bring community and critical thinking to today's students.

2009 CEA Whitworth Award for Research and Education winner Dr. Joel Westheimer delivers a provocative lecture about the impact of testing and assessment in Canadian schools.

It's Your Government (IYG) TV show explores a call for more politics in our schools to ensure a healthier democracy. Education expert, Joel Westheimer, and master teacher, Ed Hanrahan.

Dr. Joel Westheimer - Closing Keynote Lecture to Teacher Education Students at the University of Ottawa April 2008, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada