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About the webinar

This international webinar, hosted jointly by the Citizenship Education Research Network (CERN) (Canada) and SCEAA (Australia) in April 2026, explores scholarship in citizenship education.

Featuring leading researchers from both countries, the panel examined democracy, civic reasoning, empathy, belonging, equity, and the experiences of young people. This timely discussion offers fresh insights into how citizenship education can support more just and inclusive societies.

Panelists:
Prof. Joel Westheimer, University of Ottawa
Prof. Emeritus Alan Sears, The University of New Brunswick
Prof. Carla Peck, University of Alberta
Dr Ana Radovic, Queensland University of Technology
A/Prof. Marc Pruyn, University of the Sunshine Coast
Prof. Cathie Burgess, The University of Sydney

Discussant:
A/Prof. Catherine Broom, Citizenship Education Research Network (CERN)

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