Constructing Effective Statements of Intended Learning Outcomes for Grant Recipients
GRANTS -
LTSI Grants
This 2 1/2 hour workshop will focus on constructing statements of intended learning outcomes for a course or project. The workshop will introduce several concepts including what we want our students to be able to do after the course (performances), how well they will be able to do the performances (criteria), and the circumstances under which we would expect the students to demonstrate mastery (conditions). By the end of the workshop participants will construct at least five module-level learning outcomes for their target course or project and give and receive constructive feedback. Participants are asked to bring their current learning outcome statements (if they exist) and be prepared to describe briefly their target course or project to fellow participants.
Faculty Institute of Teaching (FIT)
FIT -
Faculty Institute of Teaching (FIT)
Our intent is to make a real difference in how faculty approach their teaching, to save them time in their teaching preparations, to improve their satisfaction with the learning outcomes of students and, above all, to put them in a position to assume their UVic teaching responsibilities this year with increased competence and confidence. FIT is also open to other UVic instructors, including continuing and term sessionals as space permits. If you are a graduate student, the LATHE program may interest you.
FIT is composed of two separate but linked components. FIT 1 must be completed before FIT 2 can be taken:
(1) Faculty Institute of Teaching (FIT) 1 Summer or Fall, and(2) Faculty Institute of Teaching (FIT) 2 Spring
REGISTRATION is a two-step process.
1) Complete the REGISTRATION FORM found at: http://www.uvic.ca/learningandteaching/faculty/professional/workshops/fit/index.php; and send to the LTSI.
2) The LTSI will confirm your registration status.
Fall TA Conference
TACONF -
TA Conferences
The TA conferences are designed to help develop and improve teaching skills. They are a great opportunity to share ideas and experiences with graduate students in other faculties, as well as for professional and personal development. Some sessions are specificially geared towards international TAs.
The conferences are free for all graduate students, new and returning teaching and academic assistants, and instructors, although pre-registration is required.
JCURA Research Ethics and Approval Workshop
JCURA -
Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awards
If your JCURA research project involves collecting data from human participants (interviews, surveys, observations, etc.), using or collecting human biological materials (blood, urine, cell lines, etc.) or accessing existing data sets or reports that are protected (e.g., patient files, government data sets, etc.) your research must be reviewed and approved by the UVic Human Research Ethics Board (UVIC Research Policy 1250) BEFORE you commence research activities. The ethical review process cannot be conducted after you have collected data. Your supervisor is responsible for ensuring that you are appropriately mentored on this process.
These two sessions are identical so it is only necessary to attend one session but you are welcome to attend both.
The ethics workshop will cover the basics for student researchers including what studies require research ethics review and approval, and what to do if you and your supervisor are unsure whether your project requires research ethics clearance. We encourage you to visit the university’s Human Research Ethics website at https://www.uvic.ca/research/conduct/home/regapproval/humanethics/index.php to access application forms, application guidelines, and additional resources. Knowing about research ethics is crucial to any budding researcher's career. Even if your JCURA project would not require ethical approval, you may find the workshop helpful.
Teaching-Stream Faculty Scholarship Fund SUBMISSION DEADLINE
AWARDS -
Information about various teaching awards and scholarships
The Teaching-Stream Faculty Scholarship Fund deadline is
March 31st and September 30th each year. Forms are available at: http://www.uvic.ca/learningandteaching/faculty/grants/learning/index.php
