Monica Louie has been a TA for Concurrent Education students taking Diversity Issues in Schooling (EDUC 2P65) during the 2018-19 Fall and Winter terms.

From the beginning, Monica has demonstrated an outstanding ability to skillfully navigate teaching a course that addresses difficult topics such as various forms of oppression, inequities and challenging issues concerning racism, sexism, classism, ableism and homophobia in schooling.

Monica emphasizes the important of authenticity in teaching and building a sense of community in the class. “This starts,” she says, “with my focus on ensuring that I get to know my students and build relationships with each student to the best of my ability.”

Testimonials

“What I like about Monica’s approach is that she is patient, calm and professional with students. She also brings to seminars a range of interesting activities that help students work through and consider the material alongside their own experiences. She tailors her activities to the students – something she was able to do because she took the time getting to know who they were and what they were interested in.”

“The style of seminar that Monica provides is unlike most other classes that I have taken … she provides a warm and welcoming environment and allows a place for open discussion, while we tackle some controversial topics. Most importantly Monica provides a positive professional relationship with her students.”