Teaching at the University Level

Teaching at the University Level is a four-day intensive workshop designed for new faculty members with less than five years of teaching experience. The goal of the program is to strengthen instructors' skills in student-centred teaching through evidence-based, practical opportunities for teaching practice. Participants facilitate three, 10-minute lessons that provide them with an opportunity to try out new teaching techniques and receive feedback on the way in which they explain complex concepts, describe assignments or facilitate discussion.  Participants successfully completing the entire four-day program will receive (i) a video recording of their three presentations, and (ii) a certificate of completion that is internationally recognized.

Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, successful participants will be able to:

• design well organized lessons
• employ active learning strategies that align with learning outcomes
• apply classroom assessment techniques
• provide constructive feedback
• critically reflect on their own teaching.

What to expect

The workshop runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm daily with homework each night  - preparation of a new 10 minute mini-lesson for the following day. Please clear your schedule for the duration of the 4 days.

Research on impact

• The impact of the Instructional Skill Workshop on faculty approaches to teaching (HEQCO Research Report, 2013)