The 16th Canada’s History Forum brought together educators, historians, museum professionals, and researchers to explore innovative ways of engaging with history that promote empathy, understanding, and a deeper connection to the past.
This presentation by Anna Pearson was part of the 16th Canada's History Forum, “Caring about the Past: Engaging with Historical Empathy,” which was held live via Zoom on April 25, 2024.
Anna Pearson holds a B.A. (History), B.Ed. and M.Ed. from Nipissing University. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at York University in the Faculty of Education and a Professional Associate at the Centre for the Study of State Violence at Nipissing University. Her research is focused on post-secondary education pedagogy and the practice of experiential learning at historical sites of conflict and commemoration. Anna is a French Immersion teacher at Sunset Park Public School (North Bay, Ontario) and was the recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in 2022.
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