Using neuroscience for student engagement
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:00-11:00am, McLennan Library Building, Room MS-74
This workshop will introduce neuroscientific concepts that students and instructors can use to enhance teaching and learning in different disciplines. Data from McGill research will be shared, along with best practices from the literature. Instructors will consider how to apply these neuroscientific concepts in their own course design.
This workshop is part of Teaching and Learning Services’ Teaching for Learning Month: Promoting engagement in learning
How does your course outline (dis)engage students? Reviewing course outlines for equity and accessibility
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:00-11:30am, McLennan Library Building, Room MS-74
Participants will examine ways to promote engagement by enhancing equity and accessibility of course outlines. We will explore student perspectives, strategies for fostering inclusion, and reflect on potential changes we might like to make. This session is inspired by the Faculty of Science Inclusive Teaching Initiative but is relevant across disciplines.
This workshop is part of Teaching and Learning Services’ Teaching for Learning Month: Promoting engagement in learning