Written by Mirabelle Tinio, Modern Languages Instructor & Curriculum Consultant Are you looking for a quick dose of inspiration? Or a good read to motivate your professional development this summer? […]
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August 2019 – Instructional Skills Workshop
The next Langara College Instructional Skills Workshop will be held on three consecutive days (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) August 27, 28, 29, 2019. ISW is Your Opportunity to Enhance […]
Real Voices Make it Stick
A multidisciplinary group of Langara faculty members from the TCDC book club gathered regularly to discuss and unpack myths about learning while uncovering new strategies for increasing knowledge retention and […]
Using Your Course Outline as a Learning Tool
Written by Carmen Larsen, TCDC Curriculum Consultant Some students are used to taking a passive role in their learning, expecting that instructors will transfer their knowledge and wisdom to them […]
Who are the CDCs and how can they help?
The Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre (TCDC) has grown over the past year, and we now have more curriculum development consultants (CDCs) who can support faculty and departments with their […]
Growing Open at Langara
On March 6th, colleagues from departments across campus came together in the T Gallery to learn more about open pedagogy and resources and celebrate Langara’s open education champions. The room […]
Classroom Management: A Balancing Act
By Shawna Williams, TCDC Curriculum Consultant Classroom management “refers to the procedures, strategies, and instructional techniques teachers use to manage student behavior and learning activities. Effective classroom management creates an […]
7 Tips For Using Group Work Effectively in a Diverse Classroom
Written by Jessica Kalra, TCDC Curriculum Consultant & Biology and Health Sciences Instructor Many faculty/departments at Langara have identified communication and collaboration skills as important learning goals for their students. […]
Transformative Learning Experience for Instructor
Three days at Langara’s Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) can alter teaching philosophy, inspire a new instructional style and create positive impactful results in the classroom. In this testimonial, Manuela Klick, Instructor, […]
Active Learning: Much More Than a Fad (Webinar Series)
TCDC is pleased to offer an Innovative Educators series of webinars on active learning. These webinars will take an active learning approach, so participants can expect to watch and listen […]