CTL Consultations

CTL offers one-to-one or small group consultations based on instructors' needs for teaching support

A consultation is a tailored pedagogical support service providing expertise specific to the course or class you teach. It includes up to three hours of dedicated time with a Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) team member to enhance instruction in all domains of the Framework for Effective Teaching. In recognition of the relationality of Indigenous approaches and Truth and Reconciliation efforts, consultations on these topics may exceed the standard time allocation. 

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Expertise, Content, and Outcomes

What students are expected to learn in the course and the instructor's expertise to facilitate this learning.

Examples:

  • How well-defined, relevant, and rigorous are your course learning outcomes?
  • Can you identify and address common teaching and learning challenges related to the content?

Course Design

The instructor’s organization of course objectives, resources, assignments, and assessments

Examples:

  • How are your learning outcomes and activities communicated? 
  • How well do your activities support and develop student learning? 
  • How are learning activities organized and paced to support learning progression?
  • How do assessments meaningfully measure student learning? 
  • To what extent are your learning materials and resources aligned with students’ skill and knowledge levels, accessible to all learners, and designed to promote equity?

Instructional Practices

Teaching methods, facilitation, and student engagement

Examples: 

  • How do you make your expectations for learning clear to your students? 
  • How do you facilitate the class and manage class time? 
  • How do you engage your students and foster student-centred learning? 
  • How do you foster accessibility and inclusion in your teaching?
  • What opportunities exist for students to take responsibility for their learning?

Learning Environment

Physical and virtual spaces that support diverse learning styles

Examples:

  • How do you use communication and teaching technologies to increase student engagement? 
  • How do you address or mitigate barriers to learning in your course?
  • What other resources or services on campus do you integrate or collaborate with?

Reflection, Growth, and Leadership

Growth in self and others’ teaching practices, including personal and collaborative efforts instructors engage in to improve the learning environment

Examples:

  • What evidence types are you collecting to demonstrate your improvement in teaching over time? 
  • What does a reflective teaching practice look like? 
  • How might you develop and improve a teaching dossier or philosophy statement?