teaching and learning News Archive
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New series shares research on how to better support students
October 29, 2024 —
A new colloquium series is helping to improve support for students through the sharing of knowledge and research.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
New UM Learn module focuses on the workings of power in post-secondary settings
October 21, 2024 —
New UM Learn module, Exploring Power Dynamics in Post-Secondary Institutions, helps instructors enhance their understanding of power dynamics in the post-secondary teaching context. The module is the third of six modules in Incorporating EDI into Your Course and Teaching, a course to help instructors apply equity, diversity and inclusion concepts in their teaching.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning November Workshops
October 16, 2024 —
Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for November, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Everyone can benefit from accessible teaching practices
July 9, 2024 —
At this year’s Teaching Café, hosted May 1 by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, four UM panelists presented basic concepts of accessibility, shared thoughtful approaches for the classroom, and encouraged both small, cumulative actions and strategic planning to bring about positive change.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Bringing work-integrated learning into the classroom with Dr. Snehil Dua
July 2, 2024 —
The hot lunch project is one of many ways that Dr. Snehil Dua incorporates Experiential Learning (EL) into her teaching. She is always looking for ways to help her students be prepared for the dynamic demands of the food industry.
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Celebrates 2024 Teaching Award winners
June 13, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates Dr. Katie Szilagyi, and Mr. Nick Slonosky, recipients of the Faculty’s two top teaching awards given annually to recognize one professor and one practicing professional instructor. Szilagyi is the recipient of The Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence, and Slonosky was chosen for the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
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.”
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
An Educational Developer reflects on his experience at the Instructional Skills Workshop
April 3, 2024 —
Attending the ISW sessions was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. There are so many complimentary elements inherent in the structure of the workshop that make for a fun and informative week spent with colleagues from around the University.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Nutritional Sciences students get a true taste of the real world
March 27, 2024 —
The hot lunch project is one of many ways that Dr. Snehil Dua incorporates Experiential Learning (EL) into her teaching. She is always looking for ways to help her students prepare for the dynamic demands of the food industry.
Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning (TLC) Program workshops are available to all instructors
March 21, 2024 —
Did you know that you do not have to be enrolled in the TLC Program to take a TLC workshop? Well it’s true. Take a look at all of the events coming up for the TLC Program that are open to all instructors at the University of Manitoba.