Dr. Kathryn Underwood - Speaker
Professor
School of Early Childhood Studies
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Kathryn Underwood is a Professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. Through critical disability theory as a starting point, Dr. Underwood investigates how society responds to and constructs childhood in social institutions.
Dr. Underwood’s interests are in human rights and education practice, particularly with regard to disability rights and inclusive education. The focus of her research has been on how constructions of disability in education and early childhood program contexts are used to organize children, with particularly interest in intersectional identities of all disabled children.
Dr. Underwood has conducted a number of studies that focus on parent viewpoints and the work of families to engage with institutions.
Dr. Underwood’s interests are in human rights and education practice, particularly with regard to disability rights and inclusive education. The focus of her research has been on how constructions of disability in education and early childhood program contexts are used to organize children, with particularly interest in intersectional identities of all disabled children.
Dr. Underwood has conducted a number of studies that focus on parent viewpoints and the work of families to engage with institutions.
Dr. Kathryn Underwood's Sessions
Plenary Session
In this session, we will reflect on the meaning of belonging and disability. Natalie Royer will give an overview of the importance of belonging in the classroom and Dr. Kathryn Underwood will give educators an overview of inclusion and disability and will be on-hand to answer any questions on how to create inclusion within your classroom and in your practice. Come with your questions for this informative session!
Date: October 20, 2023
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm