14 Strategies for educators
A discussion on allyship in the postsecondary context
Listen to the following podcast where two educators discuss the classroom context, potential allyship scenarios, and offer some just in time key strategies for being and becoming allies in postsecondary education.
Disclaimer: This guided podcast is a collaboration between human and artificial intelligence (AI). The content (e.g. script of this audio) has been written by a course author of this module. NotebookLM AI has been used for brainstorming of content ideas which were later upgraded with Wondercraft AI.
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As you reflect on the strategies discussed in the podcast, such as fostering inclusive participation, building meaningful relationships, and creating space for diverse perspectives, you may recognize elements you are already applying in your own teaching. These practices align with familiar pedagogical frameworks like Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the 4R’s of Indigenous education: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility (Kirkness and Barnhardt, 1991).
Allyship can be seen as a binding thread that weaves through these frameworks, or as an overarching umbrella that brings together multiple inclusive practices. It is not something separate from what you are already doing. Instead, it deepens and expands your commitment to equity and relationality in the classroom. Making these connections visible can strengthen your understanding of allyship as an integrated and ongoing part of your teaching practice.
