Sep 23, 2024 Learning Stories Conference

Sept. 23, 2024 - CSUCI will co-host the 7th annual Learning Stories Conference on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on campus. This year, the conference focus will be the power of narratives, with a theme of "Learning Stories without Borders: Bridging Teaching Communities and Cultures through Narrative Inquiry."

This unique event brings together educators, researchers, and storytellers from across the globe to explore the enriching power of narratives which can transcend cultural boundaries.

This year's theme, which focuses on bridging communities, promises to spark insightful discussions, foster meaningful connections, and provide a powerful platform for sharing diverse perspectives through Learning Stories. We look forward to coming together to recognize the magnitude that a Learning Story extends beyond traditional assessments.

This year, we are fortunate to welcome Brenda Soutar ,a New Zealand (NZ) Māori educator, as the opening keynote speaker. Soutar is a prominent Māori leader from the North Island of New Zealand (Ngāti Porou and Ngāti Awa) and an administrator at the renowned Mana Tamariki Māori school located in Palmerston North, New Zealand. She is a former Kaitiaki (Tumuaki/Senior Teacher) at Te Kōhanga Reo o Mana Tamariki and former Tumuaki Rīwhi (Principal) at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Mana Tamariki, which serves children from one year through high school. Brenda is a powerful advocate for the restoration of the te reo Māori (Māori language). In addition, the Mana Tamariki high school students will be providing a cultural performance in their indigenous language and in full regalia at the conference. International renowned NZ educator and speaker, Wendy Lee. will be providing closing remarks.

Tickets for in-person or virtual attendance are available for purchase online. If purchasing fewer than 5 tickets, please purchase individually for individual ticket holder information. For groups of 6 or more, include the primary ticket holder's information and SALSA will reach out to collect the rest.

For more information contact Paola Dios at [email protected].