Upcoming Faculty Development Workshop
Dear Colleagues,
We invite you to register for our upcoming workshop entitled “Your Teaching Journey at McGill” on May 15th & 16th, 2019. This two-day workshop is especially useful for Faculty members who have started working at McGill over the last few years. While we recommend that you attend the full 2-day program, it is possible to attend only 1 or 2 modules if that is all your schedule will permit. Below is a brief summary of the modules and the timing for each day.
Your Teaching Journey at McGill
New Residence Hall, 3625 ave du Parc, Ballroom A
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
08h30 -12h00
Feedback: Your Educational Compass
· Refine your understanding of the principles and strategies for giving and receiving constructive feedback, and practice strategies for dealing with common problems in giving feedback
13h00 -16h30
Working Together to Improve the Clinical Learning Environment
· Identify strategies to foster an optimal learning environment
13h00 -16h30
Using Assessment to Promote Learning in the Classroom
· Examine a variety of assignments that assess deep learning and critical thinking; analyze how to integrate them into large classroom settings; and practice new assessment strategies
Thursday, May 16, 2019
08h30 -12h00
Assessment as a Part of the Clinical Learning Experience
· Discuss how to improve the accuracy and quality of assessment of clinical performance in health professions students and residents
08h30 – 12h00
Graduate Supervision in Biomedical Research
· Learn to develop mutually agreed upon expectations; discuss an approach to assessing graduate students' progress; and analyze the different stages of the supervisor-trainee relationship
13h00 -16h30
Learning is More than a Spectator Sport: Engaging Learners in Small or Large Groups
· Describe and practice active learning strategies to promote learner engagement
You can register for this workshop at the following LINK or you can contact Jennifer Nicholls at the Faculty Development Office for more information.