Instructional Skills Workshop
Dates: Wednesday–Friday, May 2–4, 2012
Time: 8:30 am–5 pm
Location: Blusson/Saywell, SFU Burnaby
Application deadlline: Friday, March 16, 2012
This internationally recognized forum for peer-based instructional development scheduled for early May will strengthen the skills of instructors ranging from novice to expert through intensive, yet practical, exercises in learning-centred teaching.
Mixing small and large group interaction, the workshop will engage participants in
* Planning lessons and delivering them effectively
* Developing participatory learning activities
* Providing and receiving effective feedback
* Creating and participating in meaningful discussions about teaching
Through the workshop, facilitators will guide constructive feedback, and encourage participants to experiment and attempt new methods not normally used in their discipline. Video will be used to provide an individualized record of progress, and participants will be actively engaged in the feedback process. A unique and rewarding experience, the ISW not only builds skills and confidence, but also enables participants to learn from and foster partnerships with colleagues from other disciplines.
Participants who successfully complete the 3-day program will receive a Certificate of Completion that may be applied as credit to the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program.
Please note: This workshop is scheduled during the semester break. 12-2 summer semester classes begin on Monday, May 7, 2012.
| Facilitator: | TBA |
| Audience: | SFU faculty, sessional/lab instructors, teaching assistants, graduate students, staff, and others. |
| Registration fee: | No cost, but space is limited and advance registration is required. |
Click here to register online 2012 ISW Application Form (PDF)
For more information, please contact:
Teaching and Learning Centre
Education Building 7560
Simon Fraser University
Tel: 778-782-5529
Fax: 778-782-4900
Email: Christine Kurbis