Dr. Monica Knight — Shosholoza! Moving forward through experiential learning.
Dr. Monica Knight is a sought after EDUtainer—presenting education as an entertainer—for Women's and Seniors' Conferences, Economic Development / Entrepreneurs, Youth Projects, and Community Theming / Change.
Witness Monica's compassion in action at a youth project; experience her speak at a conference on economic development and entrepreneurship; join her as she dances joy at a women's or seniors' workshop — you will be struck by the authenticity, sheer dynamism, and oratory gifts of this unusual academic.
impactful, innovative, fun!
Whether learning "for", "about," or "through" a subject, focus needs to shift from the traditional emphasis on data to learning by doing, with opportunities to actively participate and control and shape the learning situation. In short, a movement towards creativity, multi-disciplinary, and process-orientated approaches, with practical applications of theory.
Signature Keynote Presentations
Signature Workshops
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Signature Keynote Presentations
I'll never forget the feeling of hairs raising on the back of my neck. I sat in the audience at the Women in The North Conference and watched a woman sing and dance this inspirational and traditional South African song with a rigour and a passion I was not expecting. I was undeniably mesmerized by her dance, her boldness and her story of struggle and triumph.
- Lara Onaba || "Chasing Dreams and Turkeys on Gabriola Island"
Monica is an experience! She dances her presentations, makes people do and learn things that they never imagined themselves doing or learning. She is one of the most creative teachers I have ever witnessed in my over 40 years in education. Her audiences/students always leave energized, invigorated and astounded at the experience.
- Cyril Kesten, Ph.D., Professor of Education, University of Regina
Professor Monica Knight is one of the best teachers in VIU, is wise, fun-loving, and empathetic. Her engaging and hands-on methods (playing golf and paper airplanes) make learning a joy. Embrace her experiential learning, self-explore, reflect deeply, and ask questions. Don't treat tasks as mere assignments, or shy away from introspection..
