Becoming a Compassionate Educator

Join Candace Linklater an inspiring figure in the realm of education and a leader in advocating for the rights of Indigenous children in schools. As a member from the Moose Cree First Nation in Treaty 9 territory, Candace is more than a descendant of a historical Chief and a Treaty 9 signatory; she’s a contemporary trailblazer.

The webinar “Becoming a Compassionate Teacher” explores how educators can integrate empathy into their teaching. It covers Trauma-Informed Approaches, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and the importance of community and student-led learning.

The session concludes by focusing on Self-Efficacy, encouraging teachers to build a personal toolkit for resilience and effectiveness. This approach supports creating a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic educational environment.

In this session, participants will learn:

• Understand and apply Trauma-Informed Approaches to create a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Implement Culturally Responsive Teaching methods to respect and incorporate students’ diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Develop self-efficacy through building a personal toolkit of strategies and supports that enhance teaching resilience and effectiveness

Intended Audience: Licensed Child Care Educators, School-Age Educators, EarlyON Educators, Licensed Home Child Care Providers/Home Visitor, Supervisors, Support Staff, School Board Educators

If this session is full, e-mail administrativeassistant@thrc.ca to be put on the waitlist.

$35 each participant not working in licensed child care in Halton

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