Teaching News Archive
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UM student earns 4th in Canadian systems thinking competition
June 4, 2024 —
In 2024 UM participated for the first time in Map the System, a systems thinking competition. Unlike hackathons or case competitions where participants work towards a solution, Map the System is focused on deeply understanding a problem using systems thinking.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
UM students celebrate the outstanding educators in their lives
May 14, 2024 —
“Teachers become mentors when they guide your life, and there's something about their presence in it that remains with you forever. You're shown your purpose and worth, and they give you the strength to stand in your power with integrity.”
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Navigating Final Grade Submission: Guidelines and Deadlines
April 22, 2024 —
Ensure grade accuracy & compliance. Deadlines matter: May 3, 4:00 pm. Navigate departmental approvals, late submissions, and final grade submission.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Panelists provide valuable insights into trauma-informed teaching
March 12, 2024 —
“It can be helpful to view everyone as if they may have a trauma history and to treat them accordingly,” said Ann Gagne, explaining her approach to trauma-informed teaching at Brock University, where she is a Senior Educational Developer.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Learn how social identities affect your teaching
February 28, 2024 —
In the new UM Learn module “Understanding social identities among faculty and students,” instructors can learn to recognize their own identities and those of their students, to help them develop strategies that promote engagement and success in the classroom.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Experiential Learning Consultations: Faculty and Instructors
January 15, 2024 —
By reconciling academic learning outcomes with authentic experiences and real-world contexts, experiential learning equips students with the knowledge, competencies and skill they need to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Redesigned Graduate Teaching Program opens for registration January 23, 2024
January 11, 2024 —
The new GTP offers a comprehensive journey for aspiring educators, with modules to provide participants with foundational knowledge, skills, and values crucial for meaningful teaching in higher education.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Better Together event builds entrepreneurial thinking skills
January 4, 2024 —
Enthusiasm and creative energy filled the Multi-Purpose Room in UMSU University Centre at the first-ever Better Together event in November, a two-day exploration of entrepreneurial thinking for UM students, staff and faculty.
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Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Celebrating excellence in teaching – 2023 Riddell Teaching Awards
November 23, 2023 —
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty celebrates the accomplishments of its teaching staff from 2023.
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Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning Program celebrates 2023 graduates
October 31, 2023 —
On September 20th, program participants, mentors and invited guests gathered for a graduation ceremony to celebrate the 19 participants graduating from the TLC program this year. UM and The Centre would like to extend congratulations to all the recent graduates who dedicated themselves to advancing their skills in the field of education.