Presenters:
Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer, Founder of Awakened Learning; Adjunct Faculty, TMU, Awakened Learning & Toronto Metropolitan University
Session Description:
Early in my career as a learning strategist, one supervisor told me that I couldn’t incorporate mindfulness into my 1:1 sessions with students. More recently, Substacks and social are increasingly brim-full of learning science research posts and sharings. Learning strategies can make a world of difference for students, across the years and programs and profiles, yet are their best and most transformative when they’re not singular in their discipline, or narrow in their focus. In this session, Deena will make the full-hearted case for multi-wisdomed learning strategies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Critically evaluate the limitations of traditional study techniques and explore the benefits of holistic learning strategies that integrate cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being.
- Apply evidence-based holistic learning strategies to support diverse learners, including those with ADHD, learning disabilities, and high-achieving but stressed students.
- Develop an action plan to embed holistic learning strategies within their own practice, fostering academic resilience and sustainable student success.