Neurodiverging Inside and Outside the Classroom

This talk and discussion are about being neurodivergent in academia, including administrative and structural barriers to accessibility and institutional accountability in light of the high rates of abuse in academic settings and some ways to support neurodivergent students, faculty, and staff. We will explore the importance of representation for educational outcomes, the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and discuss several approaches to teaching and outreach, such as by liaising effectively with student clubs, being honest to your own interest, and giving “interest informed” workshops.

Presenter:
Dr. Ben Mitchell is a librarian, educator, and researcher with a background in the history of science and medicine. They have been a curator involved in the public history of mental health and neurodivergence and have delivered talks and programming on topics related to neurodiversity and information literacy at numerous conferences and events, including as an invited speaker at the Waterloo Public Library and as part of CAPAL’s Diversity & Equity Committee. They are also the organizer of the Neuro-GLAM-erous Discord server and annual conference for neurodivergent gallery, library, archives, and museum (GLAM) workers.

Cost: Free

This is part of the Maskwacis Cultural College Microlearning Series and is open to the public.
Contact Manisha Khetarpal by email  mkhetarpal@mccedu.ca or call toll free: 1 866 585 3925