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Re-engaging Immigrants and Racialized Students into Canadian Higher Education with Syed Ali Nasir Zaidi, PhD
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What happens when marginalized youth are empowered with a voice and given the right resources? This episode of SpeakUP! International brings forward the transformative role of higher education in reshaping the lives of marginalized students. Alongside us, engaging in this enlightening discourse, is educator and advocate Syed Ali Nasir, who has devoted his life to aiding marginalized youth in finding their footing in higher education.
In our discussion, we traverse through various facets of higher education, highlighting how it can serve as a safe haven for students of diverse backgrounds. We share powerful narratives about the struggles faced by marginalized youth, especially BIPOC students, and how higher education can act as a catalyst in shifting their trajectories. Syed shares his wisdom about the importance of promoting inclusivity and resources for marginalized communities, making this episode a treasure trove of insights for anyone passionate about encouraging diversity in education.
Our conversation isn't confined to empowerment alone. We also examine the criticality of fostering a voice within our students and challenging the status quo of traditional teaching methods. With a focus on storytelling in education and its potential to dispel myths about daunting tasks, we aim to spark a dialogue about the need for diverse and relevant content in classrooms. Strap in for an episode that promises to challenge your perception of higher education and its power in transforming lives. Tune in to SpeakUP! International, discover, learn, and be inspired!
Chapters
1. Re-engaging Immigrants and Racialized Students into Canadian Higher Education with Syed Ali Nasir Zaidi, PhD (00:00:00)
2. Higher Education for Marginalized Youth (00:00:11)
3. Empowering Marginalized Students (00:11:44)
4. Developing a Voice in Education (00:17:33)
5. Engaging Marginalized Students Through Teaching Methods (00:25:27)
6. The Importance of Storytelling and Education (00:43:19)
7. Contact and Promote Speak Up International (00:51:23)
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