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Suzanne Smythe is an Associate Professor specializing in Adult Literacy and Education at Simon Fraser University. Her research interests lie at the intersections of adult literacy, digital equity, and community-based learning. Current projects explore how new technologies shape literacies and promote digital justice in adult learning environments, specifically questioning the effects of automation and datafication on education and pedagogy. She is also passionate about critical and experimental pedagogies that seek to understand these transformations within community settings. Smythe's teaching philosophy emphasizes collegial support and mentorship, allowing her to engage students in courses like Languages, Cultures, and Literacies as well as doctoral seminars focusing on ethnographic methods in education. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she plays a key role in mentorship and has been involved with various institutional committees, including the SSHRC Institutional Grants Advisory Committee, reflecting her commitment to integral educational practices and policies.
Simon Fraser University • Vancouver, BC
Teaching courses related to Adult Literacy and Education, with a focus on integrating critical pedagogies.
Department of Philosophy