Each May, under the sponsorship of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning, Queen's University is excited to host "Teaching and Learning Month." This event marks another step in our University’s ongoing commitment to educational excellence, dedicating a month to celebrate and reflect on the innovative teaching practices and learning experiences that are central to our community. It brings together faculty, instructors, post-docs, support staff, and graduate teaching assistants in a shared mission to foster a culture of excellence in student learning.
The month is an opportunity to come together, learn from each other, and deepen our commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for all at Queen's University. Help us make this month a significant step towards enriching the educational journey for everyone involved.
Quote from Gavan Watson, Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning:
"Teaching and Learning Month" aims to illuminate the diverse efforts across the university that contribute to enhancing teaching and learning. It offers an opportunity for the Queen’s community to showcase the activities and initiatives that support our educational mission. Through a series of events organized by units across the University throughout the month, this celebration acknowledges and builds awareness of the contributions we make to supporting the student learning environment.
Aligned with Queen's strategic goals, "Teaching and Learning Month" focuses on advancing effective pedagogies and leveraging technology to better prepare students for their future endeavors. This celebration aims to inspire the Queen's community to continue seeking innovative ways to enhance the educational experience for our students.
Resources and Online Learning Opportunities
Centre for Teaching and Learning
The best plan for your course is the plan that sits comfortably with you—a plan that makes the most of past approaches and materials while leveraging the best strategies and technologies for your course context. This self-assessment tool will prompt reflection on your strengths and recommend some resources that meet your needs.
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Online modules have been developed by the CTL and with other departments on campus to provide you with resources that fit your schedule.
Topics include:
- Group Work
- Faculty Positionality Statements
- EDI in Pedagogy and Practice Modules (co-created with the Human Rights and Equity Office)
The Ed Tech Toolkit is designed to support educators and educational support staff in selecting, comparing, and finding information related to various ed tech tools in use at Queen's.
Tools include:
- Feedback Fruits
- Turnitin
- onQ
May 2024
Welcome Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joe Kim, McMaster University
We are pleased to welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Joe Kim from McMaster University. Joe Kim is an Associate Professor in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour and is actively involved in the science of teaching and learning.
Join Dr. Kim at the McMaster Conference on Education and Cognition July 11-12, 2024!
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
2:30-4:30pm | Psychology of Focusing on What Really Matters
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
10:00-11:30am | KEYNOTE: Using Cognitive Principles to Motivate Durable Learning in Students
11:30am-12:30pm | Lunch (provided)
12:30-3:00pm | Science of Delivering Powerful Presentations
Schedule of Events
| Date and Time | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
| Thursday, May 2, 2024; 8:30am – 2:30pm | Showcase of Teaching and Learning at Queen’s | Centre for Teaching and Learning |
| Monday, May 6, 2024 | 2nd Annual Competency-based Assessment Symposium | Smith Engineering |
| Thursday, May 9, 2024; 2:00 - 4:00pm | The Gender-Friendly Post-Secondary Classroom - Two Part Workshop Series (Virtual, open to QHS Faculty) | Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 10:00 - 11:30am | Graduate Supervision Lecture with Dr. Amy Warren, Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of Graduate Studies, Memorial University (for faculty members only) | School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024; 12:00 - 2:00pm | The Gender-Friendly Post-Secondary Classroom | Smith School of Business |
| Wednesday, May 15, 2024; 1:00 - 3:00pm | A Conversation on Decolonizing and Indigenizing Business Education | Smith School of Business |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024; 1:00 - 3:00pm | Ask Me Anything with Experts from the Centre for Teaching and Learning | Smith School of Business |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2024; 2:30 - 4:30pm | Psychology of Focusing on What Really Matters with Dr. Joe Kim | Office of the Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024; 10:00 - 11:30am | Using Cognitive Principles to Motivate Durable Learning in Students with Dr. Joe Kim | Office of the Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning |
| Wednesday, May 29, 2024; 12:30 - 3:00pm | Science of Delivering Powerful Presentations with Dr. Joe Kim | Office of the Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning |
| Thursday, May 30, 2024; | Dean's Showcase of Teaching and Learning Engineering | Smith Engineering |