Mohit Dudeja Receives Teaching Innovation Award

Mohit Dudeja, PhD student and Contract Lecturer (Thunder Bay campus), has been honoured with a Teaching Innovation Award for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Senate Teaching and Learning Committee recognized Mohit’s creative development and delivery of the graduate-level Activism in Education course, which blended theory with immersive, hands-on learning.

The course stood out for its dynamic mix of arts-based activities, outdoor experiential learning, multimedia, and imaginative exercises designed to create transformative learning experiences. A highlight noted by the committee was Mohit’s theatrical approach—most notably an in-class play on activism—which allowed the Master of Education students, many of whom are international students, to actively explore pressing issues in the Canadian context including gender equality, racism, and discrimination.

The award speaks to both the impact of the course and Mohit’s dedication to innovative, student-centered teaching.

Congratulations, Mohit!