Professor Dr. Kathy Bickmore

Biography

Kathy Bickmore is a Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in education. Her research encompasses a variety of critical areas, including conflict, violence, and peacebuilding in educational contexts, particularly through Canadian and international comparative perspectives. Bickmore's expertise includes developing capabilities to counter disinformation and polarization, along with promoting student leadership and conflict resolution strategies such as peer mediation and restorative justice. She also focuses on curriculum theory, research, and policy, emphasizing democratic citizenship and inclusive practices oriented toward gender and intersectional equity. Her work critically examines controversial issues and the dynamics of dialogue in educational settings, contributing to a deeper understanding of how education can foster engagement and participatory governance in schools.

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