Aaron Stout

Aaron Stout serves as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge, where he has taught since 2016. He coordinates the undergraduate EDUC 2500 program (introduction to teaching) and actively participates in the wellness committee to foster wellbeing among pre-service teachers.

His educational background includes a B.A. in History, B.Ed., and M.A. in Education, all earned at the University of Lethbridge. Prior to academia, Stout worked as a high school social studies teacher within the Lethbridge School Division.

Stout's research centers on history education as a social construct, integrating critical pedagogy and anti-racist theories to develop inclusive historical understanding. He advocates for inquiry-based learning strategies and holistic wellness as foundational to effective educational environments, emphasizing citizenship education across local, national, and global contexts through humanistic approaches that prioritize student voice and creativity.

As wellness committee member, Stout promotes community wellbeing initiatives for teacher candidates, linking personal health practices to classroom effectiveness. His teaching philosophy cultivates relational classrooms where students explore historical narratives through liberal education frameworks, challenging traditional curricular structures to create more equitable learning spaces.