Comparative, International and Development Education Centre
Welcome to the Comparative, International and Development Education Centre
The Comparative, International and Development Education Centre (CIDEC) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education is a hub for cutting-edge research and dialogue in the field of comparative and international education. Our mission is to foster innovative interdisciplinary approaches to education that address global challenges, with a particular focus on equity, social justice, and transformative educational practices. Through our dynamic community of scholars, practitioners, and students, CIDEC promotes critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and evidence-based solutions that contribute to sustainable and inclusive educational development worldwide.
Upcoming Events
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Online
Join is online with Dr. Zahra Sarfdarian for her research talk entitled "In Pursuit of an Equity-Based Approach to Parental Engagement: Afghan and Iranian Newcomer Families Navigating Education in Ontario”.
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Hybrid
252 Bloor St. West Join the Comparative, International, & Development Education Centre for their seminar featuring Dr. Miaoyan Yang on "Gendered Pathways: Chinese Female International Students & Their Post-Graduation Mobility Decisions in Canada, USA & the UK".
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Hybrid
252 Bloor St. West Join the Comparative, International, & Development Education Centre for their seminar co-hosted by the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, featuring Kamal Ahmad on "The Asian University for Women – Advancing Educational Opportunities for Women Marginalized Economically or by Conflict".
