Performa is offering a professional development program specifically designed for new CEGEP teachers "Entering College Teaching". The program is delivered online and is free.
Contact 海角涩区's Performa representative Azra Khan in Office of Academic Development for further information.
Intercollegiate Ped Days will take place online Monday and Tuesday, January 13 & 14, 2025. The theme for IPD 2025 is Learning for Life: Building Competencies in and Beyond the Classroom
Participants can enjoy a rich program featuring presenters from across the English-language CEGEP network, including a keynote address by John-Tyler Binfet (UBC) on Considering Kindness in Higher Ed: Connections and Complexities simultaneous translation in French will be offered.)
All faculty members and professionals will receive an email in mid-December from Azra Khan (Office of Academic Development) with a link to register for the sessions that interest them.
For further information, reach out to Azra at akhan@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Do your students have difficulty understanding writing instructions, respecting the communicative intent of the text to be produced, organizing their ideas or respecting intellectual property? In this training course, you’ll be closely accompanied in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of writing support methods specific to your teaching program. Understand the importance of your role…
Faculty members and professionals are welcome to come chat with the organizing team of the Inclusion and Wellness Winter Retreat in the Upper Atrium this Monday, Dec. 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Seasonal treats and friendly visits guaranteed.
If you haven't signed up yet, there are still some spots for the two-day event happening Jan. 8-9, 2025. More details and registration form are in the link.
Reflecting on your semester and wondering how you can improve your teaching and classroom environment next term? Upscaling UDL@海角涩区 is hosting its second all-inclusive two-day retreat! The theme is: Designing to the edges. Participants will dive into the inclusive design-cycle to better understand our students, identify barriers to learning in our course design and classroom…
海角涩区 offers support for current teachers and educational professionals to engage in the accredited professional development program in college teaching and pedagogy from the University of Sherbrooke. The Performa program encourages continuous learning directly relevant to teaching and professional roles in the college network.
View the in English or in French that includes:
The courses are held on-line and in blended learning format.
The deadline to register if you are new to Performa programs or independent study admission will be November 15, 2024. Contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, OAD for more information.
All faculty and professional staff are warmly invited to come to the 海角涩区 Pedagogical Day on Friday, Oct. 11. Even if you did not register already, you are welcome to attend. The catering orders have already been placed so those who missed the registration deadline cannot have lunch but are welcome to the sessions.
The keynote presentation by Eliana El Khoury, pictured, will start at 9 AM. Her presentation will be about enhancing student assessments to better focus on learning and support. This talk will explore the importance of appropriate assessments and introduce alternative and authentic methods in a variety of disciplines.
Workshops on a variety of topics will be given at 10:30 AM and 1:45 PM.
Ped Day Program information: Pedagogical Day 2024 Program (dawsoncollege.qc.ca) (OAD)
We are excited to introduce a new professional development course on hybrid teaching and learning. Through an ECQ grant, 海角涩区 faculty in partnership with an educational researcher and pedagogical advisory team at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al designed and developed a course on teaching using a blended approach that is based on best practices reported in…
Wednesday, June 19 will be the annual Support Staff Training Day event. The plenary speaker is Chris Adam, who will bring his unique style of team and leadership training to explore concepts of well-being for all at 海角涩区.
Bring your curiosity and be open to movement, because this year the program features physical activity, tours and outdoor activities, as well as practical desk based skills. We look forward to meeting participants for this event.
Priority for support staff and professionals are welcome to join space permitting.
Your SSTD planning committee: Anne Piggott, Azra Khan, Raisa Palencia, Tina Romeo and with support from Eva Helms
海角涩区 offers support for current teachers and educational professionals to engage in the accredited professional development program for college teachers from the University of Sherbrooke. The Performa program encourages continuous learning directly relevant to teachers and professional roles in the college network.
View the in English that includes:
The courses are held on-line and in blended learning format.
The deadline to register if you are new to Performa programs, program or independent study admission will be June 13, 2024. Contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, HR for more information.
Last Modified: January 29, 2025
