Why invest in post-secondary teaching and the cutting edge research universities do? How does such work affect your life? Economic growth and social advancement require knowledge and ideas, as well as a rising generation of new citizens to pursue and advance society. According to the Canadian chamber of commerce, "investment in higher education has among the highest pay-offs of any investment government can make in improving economic growth." Chris Kelly, superintendent of schools in Vancouver, says that research directly helps kids in schools across Canada because the results are the constant improvement of human society. In an increasingly competitive global society, how do the governance and funding of universities impact the knowledge creation that gives societies a lasting competitive advantage, and a higher quality of life for their people?
Guest MIchael Stevenson President, Simon Fraser University
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Educators have been trained in their respective fields and active in its practice, as well as, its evolution. On today’s show we turn the focus to a discussion about educators, their motivation, their values, and their unique place in society.
Guest:
Paul Orlowski, Head of Teacher Education, University of the Fraser Valley
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