Manuel A. Báez
Manuel A. Báez, an Associate Professor in the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, was named a 2023 Carleton University Chair in Teaching Innovation for his dedication to helping students expand their awareness and goals through their interests, passions, and cultural backgrounds.
Inspired by the relational process of Talking Circles, part of a foundational Indigenous pedagogical approach, Professor Manuel Báez plans to use the funding towards an interdisciplinary project where students can engage with a particular theme or object using a multi-cultural learning process in a respectful listening environment that encourages reflective discourse and introspection.
Báez’ project builds on a series of explorations conducted as part of different courses within the School of Architecture and Urbanism to expand the teaching experience and goals to a broader diversity of students from across the university.
Additionally, his project aligns with Carleton University’s strategic priorities and Calls to Action included in Kinàmàgawin and contributes to the Indigenous Learning Bundles program.