The call to develop an ethical teaching approach that both promotes justice and does not perpetuate harm is more urgent now than ever. This course combines hands-on experiential learning with multimedia resources to give an overview of recent educational theories and their intersection with promoting inclusivity and justice in the classroom. Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, starting September 14. ΔΔ
Currently Registering – 2 deltas
We use Δ’s (deltas) as units assigned to courses. Participants can earn Δ’s by taking Delta courses, or those that have prior approval. These courses are worth 2 Δ’s.
Summer Teaching Institute at the University of British Columbia
Explore active learning, formative, summative, and hypothesis-driven assessment, and responsiveness to diversity. Participants will examine a variety of teaching practices and principles and will participate in peer-evaluated micro-teaching exercise. June 14 – 23. ΔΔ
Leveraging Tech to Teach
Teach better and more efficiently by harnessing learning technologies in your practice. We’ll explore how to effectively use tools such as videos, interactive media, screencasting, games and simulations, online discussions, and of course, Canvas. Thursdays, 1:00pm–4:00pm, starting September 9. ΔΔ
Effective Teaching in an Internationally Diverse Classroom
Using the lens of international experience, this discussion-based course models ‘flipped classroom’ and ‘blended learning’ approaches and advances your skills in leveraging the diversity of your students for the learning of all. Fridays, 10:00am–12:00pm, starting September 10. ΔΔ