Natalia Balyasnikova
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Natalia Balyasnikova
@balyasnikova.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Adult Education at York University | UBC Graduate | Fulbright Alumna.
Educational Gerontology | Applied Linguistics |
Creative Research | Playful Pedagogies
I am often faced with a fact that students have a different vision for a course than I do. So, in every one of my classes I do a disclaimer:
January 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
It outlines clear dos and don’ts—explaining not just what to say and do, but also what to avoid.
January 9, 2025 at 2:41 AM
We publish under “Artem Research Collective”, it really speaks to the collaborative nature of our work.
*Artem Research Collective. (2024). Collaborative creative inquiry: An arts-informed approach to transdisciplinary research. The Qualitative Report, 29(10), 2826-2847. doi.org/10.46743/216...
December 9, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Playful pedagogies forever
December 6, 2024 at 12:39 PM
There is no one right way to tell a story! Celebrate minds (and storytellers) of all kinds.
December 2, 2024 at 6:05 PM
When in doubt — stickers.
December 1, 2024 at 12:20 AM
In my classes, I always wrap up with one of my favorite activities: the summative reflection. Students to visually map out their journey through the course. It’s incredible to see their creative minds at work.
November 29, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Poetry in the classroom
November 26, 2024 at 2:03 PM