In May, 2016, the Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre and Langara College entered into an agreement with the School of Social Work, University of Calgary, to provide a practicum placement […]
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Infographics on International Studies, 2016.
The Canadian Bureau for International Education has produced some great infographics that showcase a number of topics including where international students come from and why international students choose Canada. Click on […]
Strategies for the Intercultural Classroom
Come join us during the exam period to learn more about strategies for the intercultural classroom. Click on the links below to find out more about the workshops and sign up. Space is limited so […]
Indigenizing the Curriculum Workshop
The University of the Fraser Valley is running its highly acclaimed, three day workshop, Indigenizing the Curriculum, in January. Indigenizing the Curriculum is a fascinating opportunity that provides strategies and […]
Psychology Science Fair
The Department of Psychology invites you to their Psychology Science Fair being held November 23 & 24, 2016 in A-Building Lobby. Posters will display psychology instructors’ and students’ research in […]
Teaching Critical Thinking: Some Practical Points
In a recent Faculty Focus article, Linda B. Nilson discusses strategies to help students develop critical thinking skills. She lists a number of open-ended questions and teaching methods that instructors can use to encourage […]
Five Ways to Teach Students to Be Learning Centered, Too
As instructors, we put a lot of time and effort into ensuring our courses, lessons and assignments are learning-centred. But what about our students? How much do they think about […]
Diversity in Academe
A recent series of articles in The Chronicle of Higher Education that “examines the challenges that students, academics, and colleges face in dealing with disability on campus”. These articles are […]
Six Ways to Improve Your Department’s Teaching Climate
As instructors, teaching is our priority. When instructors want to contribute to the “good teaching” climate within a department, we may not know just how to go about it. Maryellen […]
Report on the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) Conference March 2016
Theme: Transitions: learning across borders, sectors and silos The HEQCO conference explored the education continuum from kindergarten through higher ed and beyond with new insights on teaching and learning, skills […]
