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Trevor Norris is a Full Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University. His research focuses on critical educational traditions, particularly in relation to the intersection of education, politics, and philosophy. He examines the philosophical implications of globalization, neoliberalism, citizenship, and democratic education, emphasizing the political and pedagogical consequences of consumerism. Norris has authored and co-authored several influential texts, including 'Consuming Schools' and 'Questioning the Classroom: Perspectives on Canadian Education', and has served as the editor for various scholarly publications. His work has been widely published and translated into multiple languages. As a prominent advocate for the public function of education in a democratic society, he highlights the significant role that education plays in shaping contemporary social issues. He also directs the Posthumanism Research Institute and participates in interdisciplinary doctoral programs at Brock University. Norris has actively engaged in SSHRC-funded research, focusing on the teaching and learning of philosophy and the role of educational thought in social change.
Brock University • St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in educational philosophy and related fields.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.