The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning December Workshops
Check out the variety of workshops scheduled for December, offered by The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
TLCN09 Reflective Practice
Date and time: Thursday, December 05, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
John Dewey observed that, “We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” In order to become a better teacher, it is necessary to reflect on what we do and why we do it – to ask ourselves, is what we do effective? In this workshop we will explore several models of self-reflection, including the Gibbs’ Model, as methods for engaging in a reflective practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their own successes and struggles as they strive to become a better teacher.
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TLCN10 Self-Evaluation of Teaching Practice
Date and time: Monday, December 9, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Feedback and evaluation of teaching are part of every teacher’s life. How do you make sense of the evaluative feedback you receive from SRI scores, daily classroom experiences and student grades? This workshop examines the theory and practice of evaluation and suggests practical strategies for integrating effective evaluative practices into your teaching. Please note that this workshop does not cover the design and creation of student assessments.
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TLCN02 Teaching and Technology
Date and time: Monday, December 9, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
In this workshop, we will explore a framework for using technology in teaching and learning. Rather than a technology ‘how-to’ session, the focus will be on providing a method for evaluating technology that supports the goals of teaching and learning. We will also discuss the benefits and challenges of using technology in the classroom.
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TLCN03 Navigating Challenging Student Situations
Date and time: Tuesday, December 10, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
As instructors, you may have experienced behaviour by your students that you felt was disrespectful, rude, or disruptive. These can be challenging situations to deal with. Staff from Student Advocacy and Case Management and the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Management will provide an overview of pertinent University policies and procedures to help you understand your rights and responsibilities as an instructor. This interactive workshop will provide you with strategies and tips for preventing and responding to these behaviours.
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TLCN07 Mental Health in the Classroom: Responding to Students Demonstrating Mental Health Distress
Date and time: Tuesday, December 10, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Young adults are highly susceptible to mental health problems. We know that most instructors encounter many students who are struggling with mental health issues that affect their academic performance, behaviour in the classroom, and interactions with teaching staff. Research also indicates that the incident rate and intensity of mental health problems experienced by students is increasing. These situations can be stressful, time-consuming, and potentially can involve risks to personal safety for the students and others. David Ness, the Director of the Student Counselling Centre at the University of Manitoba, will provide you with information about how to identify and respond effectively to student mental health issues, how to understand the factors that contribute to student distress, and how to access resources. This interactive workshop will involve case study material to apply your knowledge of risk assessment, response alternatives, and on- and off-campus resources.
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TLCN08 Indigenous Knowledges for Teaching Higher Education
Date and time: Wednesday, December 11, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This workshop introduces participants to Indigenous pedagogies by contextualizing Indigenous knowledges, discussing the importance of making space for Indigenous content and knowledge transmission in the academy, and providing participants with resources about the pedagogical significance of Indigenous knowledges.
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TLCN01 Universal Design for Learning
Date and time: Wednesday, December 11, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an orientation to teaching and learning that promotes greater student choice and agency in learning experiences, with the aim of reducing barriers to learning by providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. In this workshop, participants will explore how UDL values intersect with their own teaching philosophies, identify barriers to learning for students with a range of needs, and (re)design course elements to adopt UDL guidelines in a way that is practical for instructors yet beneficial to learners.
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Teaching Through Entrepreneurship
Date and time: Thursday, December 12, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Entrepreneurship is recognized as one of the 12 types of experiential learning at UM. Entrepreneurship is not only the early stage start up of businesses, but the solving of real world problems. In this workshop, participants will learn to create experiences that allow students to learn through entrepreneurship.
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TLCN04 Academic Integrity Teaching and Learning Strategies
Date and time: Thursday, December 12, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Do you want to promote academic integrity in your course but don’t know how? In this workshop, we will discuss the meaning of academic integrity at the University of Manitoba, and how it relates to your teaching and learning environment (whether that be face-to-face, remote/online). We will discuss ways to implement teaching and assessment strategies that promote integrity that will allow you to focus on students’ learning and community building. Resources for academic integrity education (e.g., syllabus statements, learning activities) that you can modify and incorporate into your courses will be shared.
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TLCN05 Developing Intercultural Teaching Competence
Date and time: Monday, December 16, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Every student and instructor brings their own culture into the teaching and learning contexts in which they inhabit. Similarly, every teaching and learning context is informed by and situated in institutional, regional, and national cultures. In this workshop, you’ll explore your own cultural attitudes, knowledge, and skills, and those of your learners and the environments you all find yourselves in. Then, you’ll apply this to your own teaching practices through elements of course design.
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TLCN06 Teaching Dossier
Date and time: Monday, December 16, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Increasingly, university promotion and tenure committees are requiring a teaching dossier to document your development and achievements as an educator. This workshop looks at the requirements at the University of Manitoba for teaching dossiers and covers the basics of writing a Teaching Philosophy statement and creating a teaching dossier.
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