Teaching and Learning News
About
This blog provides news, information and stories for and about the teaching and learning community at Simon Fraser University. It is maintained by the Teaching and Learning Centre. Check it regularly to find out what’s happening inside and outside the classroom.
-
RA opportunity: Indigenous community liaison coordinator
July 17, 2018Under the supervision of the Teaching and Learning Centre team, specifically Sarah Louise Turner,... read more
-
Photo gallery: A summer barbeque on the mountain
July 12, 2018It’s summer at SFU, which means hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream at the annual President’s... read more
-
Faculty Needs Assessment Project
July 12, 2018This past spring, the Teaching and Learning Centre conducted nine focus groups with 42 faculty... read more
-
When students were invited to co-create a course, engagement and attendance soared
July 12, 2018Scribbling diagrams and snapping pics on their phones, sure—but one thing you won’t see students... read more
Categories
Teaching practice and student experience
-
Faculty Needs Assessment Project July 12, 2018
This past spring, the Teaching and Learning Centre conducted nine focus groups with 42 faculty... -
When students were invited to co-create a course, engagement and attendance soared July 12, 2018
Scribbling diagrams and snapping pics on their phones, sure—but one thing you won’t see students...
Resources, events and programs
-
Photo gallery: A summer barbeque on the mountain July 12, 2018
It’s summer at SFU, which means hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream at the annual President’s... -
The powerful impact of educators who care June 14, 2018
The theme of this year’s BCcampus 2018 Festival of Learning (May 28–30) was “Higher...
Awards, grants and achievements
-
2017 Teaching Excellence award recipients recall their influences March 15, 2018
On February 27, 2018, the university announced the winners of its 2017 SFU Excellence in Teaching... -
Ripple effect: The 2016 SFU Excellence in Teaching Award recipients April 06, 2017
SFU’s Gallery of Teaching Excellence, which stretches back to 1982, has three new members: the...
VPA and institutional initiatives
-
Photo gallery: A summer barbeque on the mountain July 12, 2018
It’s summer at SFU, which means hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream at the annual President’s... -
What student evaluations of teaching are—and aren't—good for June 14, 2018
Watch the video of Philip B. Stark’s presentation (includes presentation slides) On April 26, 2018,...