Michael Holden

(He/Him)

Michael Holden is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg. His research examines the complexities of teaching, learning, and assessment in contemporary education, with a particular focus on collaborating with teachers as they work to provoke and support emergent learning. His professional interests include classroom assessment, engaging students and teachers in meaningful learning, and developing stronger collaborative networks in education.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Assistant Professor, University of Winnipeg
  • 2025–present
    Adjunct professor (external), University of Manitoba
  • 2025–2025
    Adjunct assistant professor, Queen's University

Education

  • 2024 
    Queen's University, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2015 
    Brock University, Master of Education
  • 2013 
    Brock University, Bachelor of Education
  • 2013 
    Brock University, Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Grants and Contracts

  • 2025
    Leading assessment change: 2025 summer institute
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada
  • 2020
    Principles of Classroom Assessment for Emergent Learning
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Contact Michael for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision