UFV Teaching and Learning Blog
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Welcome to the University of the Fraser Valley! Are you a new UFV faculty, sessional or LTA? We are so pleased that you have chosen UFV to share your expertise. We are a learner-centred university and the role of the Teaching and Learning Centre is to support and guide you in your continuous development as … Read more
Workshop dates: June 6 – 7, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm Facilitator: Lorna Andrews Location: Abbotsford Campus, room to be determined During our two days together, we will go through a journey to discover challenges and best practices in decolonizing the classroom and, our education practice. We will explore strategies for creating a culturally safe learning environment and indigenizing … Read more
Final Reveal! Guess Who’s Coming? We are pleased and thrilled to introduce Duncan Wardle, our innovative keynote for PDDAY2019. Most recently Duncan was Vice President of Innovation & Creativity for The Walt Disney Company. The Creativity Team works across Disney’s Theme Parks, Pixar, Marvel, Lucas Films, ESPN, Animation and Imagineering, as “creative ideation consultants” and “cultural … Read more
Clue #3 Guess Who’s Coming? Follow the weekly reveal campaign to find out who is coming to PDDay on April 2, 2019. _____________________________________________________________ Save the Date Join us on Tuesday, April 30 for the 2019 Professional Development Day at the Abbotsford campus. All faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a day of professional development to connect with colleagues, learn tools, tips, and … Read more
Join us for the Instructional Skills Workshop, facilitated by Michelle Johnson Location: UFV, Abbotsford Campus – Rm G124 Workshop Schedule: Friday, January 11 9:00am – 1:00pm Saturday, January 12 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturday, January 26 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturday, February 9 8:30am – 4:30pm The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) … Read more
Dates: Mon, Nov. 26 – Fri, Nov. 30, 2018 Location: UFV, Abbotsford Campus – Rm (to be determined) Facilitator: David Tickner The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the ISW at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The … Read more
LIVE Online Seminar Build International Student Success with Intercultural Awareness THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 | 11:00am (PT) 60 Minutes UFV, Abbotsford Campus, Rm G124 In this seminar we will examine the three primary worldviews and cultural dimensions to increase our intercultural savvy. This increased awareness will help us teach in ways that better include and … Read more
Open Online Course about Open Educational Resources Dates: June 1-15, 2018 From June 1-15, 2018, a cross-Canada mini-MOOC (massive open online course) called Making Sense of Open Education will take place through the OpenLearn UK Moodle platform. The course will consist of short daily lessons and activities at an introductory level. The purpose of the … Read more
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with an Equity Mindset: National Institute August 6-10, 2018 Rainbow Lodge North Bend, WA Space is limited. Apply Now! Application This institute is designed for educators from two- and four- year institutions, including faculty from graduate programs, technical programs, basic skills, general education, liberal arts, allied health, and STEM fields. … Read more
Join us for the Festival of Learning 2018 Educators and administrators, faculty and leaders, developers, designers and students – you are invited to join us on May 28 – 30, 2018 for three days of learning, reflecting, and networking with colleagues at the Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront. Follow this link for more information.