Академични пътеки над 40ия северен паралел
Academic Paths Above The 40th Parallel North

Author(s): Konstantin Boshnakov
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education , Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Пловдивски университет »Паисий Хилендарски«
Keywords: Canadian higher education; classical disciplines; history; innovative methods; academic ethics; experience of teaching; lifelong learning
Summary/Abstract: The essay traces the author’s academic journey from Bulgaria to Canada, examining the personal and professional transition into Canadian higher education. At its core lies the theme of teaching as a process of lifelong learning and adaptation to new cultural and educational realities. The author shares the challenges of integrating into the Canadian academic environment, as well as the transformation of the classical disciplines through interdisciplinarity, innovative methods, and technologies. Special emphasis is placed on the experience of teaching in colleges and universities, including the creation of courses in mythology, classical civilization, world religions, and research methods. The narrative includes examples of student engagement through work with primary sources, artifact modeling, and contemporary approaches to critical thinking. The text highlights the importance of academic ethics, multicultural approaches, and apersonal commitment to knowledge. It concludes with a message of continuity, belonging, and the mission to pass on a love for history beyond geographical boundaries.

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