Do you think we can find some positive teaching stories that came out of 2021? It would follow up on this intro. 金, or kin, meaning “gold” or “money” was announced in Japan’s annual tradition to name the kanji of the year for 2021. It initially referred to Japan’s record gold medal haul in the 2020 Olympics, but it has since become more personalized. Japanese citizens are reflecting upon their own personal “gold”, they have achieved in the past year. Let’s reflect on your golden achievements over the past year, such as those special teaching accomplishments, or simple moments guiding students on their path to success. If you read on, perhaps you may connect with some of the “gold” found in these articles that you can carry with you into 2022.

    Tech Tools for Teaching - Learning Apps Workshops            

The newest learning Apps available to help you enhance your online classes are PeerScholar, WeVu, Padlet, Blackboard Ally, Zoom, Turnitin, H5P, and Camtasia.  Check listing on our website.
Workshop schedule: events.ufv.ca/tlc/  Request help: asktlc@ufv.ca

   MicroCourses - Blackboard Learning Fundamentals             

   Course Development Workshops                                         

Other workshops to enhance your courses. Check listing on our website.
Workshop schedule: events.ufv.ca/tlc/  Request help: asktlc@ufv.ca

 JAN 5, 19 (10-11am) 
FEB 2, 16 (10-11am) 

BUILDING A STUDENT-CENTRED SYLLABUS

Join Claire Hay for this workshop where we will explore the creation of a student-centred syllabus and think about ways we can encourage students to engage in its content.

  JAN 6, 13, 20, 27
(10-11am) 

VISUAL SYLLABUS: AN INTRODUCTION

The course outline or syllabus is an instructors first opportunity to engage students in the course even before classes commence...read more.

   Indigenization Workshops                                                 

 JAN 27 (12-1pm) 
Indigenous Garden - ABB
Jan 31(11:30-12:30pm) 

TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

During this session, we will learn about Stó:lō’s relationship with S’ólh Téméxw. We will connect with the land and create a personal and culturally appropriate territory acknowledgment.

CIRCLE WORKS SESSIONS

Do you currently use “talking/learning” Circles or would like to learn more about his pedagogical tool? Participate in this workshop for an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and practiced.

 FEB 2 (4-5pm) 

INTRODUCTION TO THE 5 R'S: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, Responsibility, and Relationships 

Kirkness and Bernardt’s First Nations in Higher Education: The Four R’s (1991) is a foundational form for Indigenizing education. These four R’s: Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity, and Responsibility will be reviewed as well as a fifth R: Relationships. Strategies for weaving the 5 R’s into your practice will be demonstrated.

 JAN 12 (12-2pm)

CHAT-R (Chat Reconciliation)

Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV.

   Internationalization Workshops                                         

ASSIGNMENT FEEDBACK FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WORKSHOP

 
In this workshop, we will explore ways to give effective feedback for student assignments. Learn about some typical features of multilingual student writing and how to address them in your course.   
This workshop runs as needed. Use the form below to let us know you're interested, and you'll receive an email when the workshop is scheduled. 

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CULTURE 

This workshop provides guidance for interacting across cultures with both students and colleagues. It provides background information on international student experiences, tools for spotting and interrupting microagressions, and practical suggestions for creating inclusive spaces in your courses or student services.

WHAT IS INTERNATIONALIZATION ANYWAYS? 

Learn about internationalization as it applies to teaching and learning (not just student recruitment). Discover ways to internationalize your curricula by incorporating intercultural elements that appeal to all students.  
This workshop runs as needed. Use the form below to let us know you're interested, and you'll receive an email when the workshop is scheduled.