Open Space Technology and the Study of Religion

A Report on an Experiment in Pedagogy

Authors

  • Nicholas Dion University of Toronto
  • Rebekka King University of Toronto
  • Tyler Baker University of Toronto
  • Jingjing Liang University of Toronto
  • James McDonough University of Toronto
  • Joshua Samuels University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v42i2.28

Keywords:

pedagogy, open space technology, social constructionism

Abstract

This paper, co-authored by two instructors and four of their undergraduate students, details an experimental use of 'Open Space Technology' in a Religion course on social constructionism at the University of Toronto. In addition to describing the format and its purpose, four undergraduate evaluations of the course are offered.

Author Biographies

  • Nicholas Dion, University of Toronto

    Please note the 6 authors: Tyler Baker, Nicholas Dion, Rebekka King, Jingjing Liang, James McDonough, Joshua Samuels

  • Rebekka King, University of Toronto

    PhD, Lecturer, Dept. for the Study of Religion

  • Tyler Baker, University of Toronto

    undergraduate student

  • Jingjing Liang, University of Toronto

    undergraduate student

  • James McDonough, University of Toronto

    undergraduate student

  • Joshua Samuels, University of Toronto

    undergraduate student

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Published

2013-04-03

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Teaching Tips

How to Cite

Dion, N., King, R., Baker, T., Liang, J., McDonough, J., & Samuels, J. (2013). Open Space Technology and the Study of Religion: A Report on an Experiment in Pedagogy. Bulletin for the Study of Religion, 42(2), 28-32. https://doi.org/10.1558/bsor.v42i2.28