Kathy Bickmore, Ph.D. (Stanford), Associate Professor
Jointly appointed to the Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning
kbickmore@oise.utoronto.ca
(416) 923-6641, ext 3153

Teaches social foundations of education, geography/social studies curriculum, and the politics/ practices of democratic citizenship and conflict resolution education. Current research involves the sociology and politics of curriculum practice, teacher development, student leadership roles, and equity in urban public schools. Her particular concern is with students' opportuniites to practice managing conflict in school -- through democratic governance, peer conflict resolution efforts, and the infusion of critical problem-solving into classroom curricula. Cross-appointed from the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning.