TI 0849 - Inquiry and Scholarship in Teaching and Learning

Course Description

This course aims to build a scholarly, collaborative learning environment among its participants by using a synchronous and asynchronous format and creating space for peer engagement and review. Participants will participate in group discussions via Zoom, have time to reflect and write, engage in active individual and collaborative learning opportunities, and provide one another with informal and structured feedback. Online learning opportunities might include activities such as reviewing various media (e.g., video or audio material), participating on discussion boards, and sharing and reviewing work.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Critically examine current scholarship in teaching and learning
• Engage in conversations about teaching and learning with colleagues from a range of disciplinary backgrounds
• Identify key teaching and learning issues/questions in their own context
• Develop a scholarly inquiry project proposal based on one of the identified questions
• Provide structured feedback on others’ inquiry proposals

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

• Academic Staff Non-credit Certificate in University Teaching and Learning : Optional Courses