Learning and Sharing
Students teaching students: an example from SOC399V Written by Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Centre On November 29, 2024, I witnessed a powerful teaching moment, and it did not involve an instructor. Who, then, was doing the teaching? At the CEP Library, I saw students teaching students. SOC 399V Medical Systems and Society students delivered … Read more
In 2022 and 2023, UFV faculty and staff from across the institution came together to explore resources and share experiences in three separate communities of practice on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. The result was amazing conversations… and folders full of excellent teaching and learning resources! It seemed a shame to keep them hidden away, so with … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is excited to announce the 2024 recipients of the Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) Fund. This year’s focus on changemaking celebrates UFV’s 50 years of creating positive impact in the Fraser Valley and beyond. These innovative projects showcase the faculty member’s commitment to fostering transformative learning experiences and exploring … Read more
Written by Victoria Surtees, Internationalization Specialist. On November 15th, I attended a full-day event on Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices, with special guest, Dr. Theresa Southam, author of Transforming Trauma Through Social Change: A Guide for educators. Co-hosted by Dr. Amea Wilbur, Dr. Brianna Strumm, and UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre, the day’s events covered an applied … Read more
This past year, TLC and UFV Library have been working on supporting Open Education initiatives at UFV overseen by Martin Warkentin and Janelle Sztuhar (UFV Library) and Claire Hay (TLC). This is a growth area for UFV with about 25% of all Winter 2023 sections offered with ‘no textbook required’ options for students. Open Education … Read more
Our SLG leaders have just wrapped up gathering valuable feedback from the mid-term surveys across their supported sections. These surveys offer insights of how study sessions are benefitting students and shed light on any barriers to attendance. Here are some testimonials: Great change to review, socialize. Nice to have an opportunity to ask a student … Read more
Collaborative Online International Learning A COIL project involves two or more faculty members from different universities that collaboratively develop project to be completed by students in both their classes. Students work together virtually to explore driving questions related to the course material and gain valuable teamwork skills and interdisciplinary and intercultural perspectives on the issues … Read more
Today, October 2nd, the Teaching and Learning Centre hosted a Meet & Greet in the format of a scavenger hunt. Faculty and staff chatted amongst the TLC team to meet the new members, discover what support is available, and learn about new programs that are available. If you want to know more about workshops, events, … Read more
As both students and instructors have developed skills and become more comfortable with using digital technologies, online courses have gained popularity due to the flexibility they offer. Our team at TLC has been supporting instructors in designing effective and accessible online courses. We recently developed and published the Online Course Guidebook as a resource that … Read more
To celebrate 50 years of excellence in teaching and mentoring, all UFV faculty and staff are invited to create a collaborative visual art piece that literally weaves together our wisdom as educators and mentors at UFV. Using embroidery hoops as looms, we will use simple weaving techniques to create unique and beautiful pearls that include … Read more