Events

Hosted by the Organizational & Human Development

Facilitators: Christine Zaza and Jennifer O'Brien

MS Teams

Most work settings have been designed by neurotypical people, for neurotypical people, yet an estimated 15-20% of Canadians identify as neurodivergent. Many highly skilled neurodivergent individuals encounter workplace barriers that affect their ability to thrive in the workplace. In this workshop we will highlight the lived experience of two forms of neurodivergence: autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We will identify common workplace barriers and challenges and review recommended practices that support neurodivergent employees.  

Participants will review their workplace from a neurodivergent perspective, explore the hidden curriculum in their workplace, and discuss ways to incorporate recommendations that would benefit neurodivergent and neurotypical employees, alike. We will use interactive large group activities and small group discussions in break-out rooms throughout the workshop. Recognizing that not everyone enjoys interactive activities, we encourage all participants to respect their individual comfort level with participation.  This 2-hour workshop includes a short break.  

Hosted by: Organizational & Human Development 

Facilitators: Laura Maple

In-person: EC1-1004 OHD Training Room

Whether giving or receiving feedback, executing the process well can feel daunting if you’re not prepared. Taking time to think through and refine how to deliver feedback to a colleague can set both of you up for a successful, beneficial conversation. On the other side, understanding how you receive feedback and how you can be receptive to feedback can help you be more coachable. This workshop will spend time unpacking the content participants explore in the Foundations of Giving and Receiving Feedback course. This practical, experiential workshop will focus on tools, reflection and discussion that participants can use in their professional and personal lives. 

The Math Teaching Seminar will be hosted as part of Teaching and Learning month by Faculty of Math Professor, Dan Wolczuk, Math Undergraduate Group. The seminar topic is in the works but stay tuned for more information.

Hosted by: Organizational and Human Development 

Facilitator: Chun Chih Chen

MS Teams 

Attend a 45-minute LinkedIn Learning (LiL) Lunch and Learn session designed to help you unlock the full potential of LinkedIn Learning. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to deepen your knowledge, this workshop will provide you with practical tips and strategies to make the most of your learning journey. Come and discover what LinkedIn Learning can do for you and use it to craft your own professional learning journey! 

Note: The topics of each LiL Lunch and Learn session will vary. Our current topics include: 

Topic 1: Introduction to LinkedIn Learning 

• An overview of the LinkedIn Learning platform for the University of Waterloo. Come and discover how to use, navigate, and find courses on LinkedIn Learning. 

Topic 2: Building Your Personal Learning Path with LinkedIn Learning 

• Come and discover how to create a personalized learning plan, set goals, and track your progress with LinkedIn Learning. 

Statistics and Actuarial Science Fall 2024 Teaching Meet Up will focus on the theme of group work and will offer the following presentations: 

• Tharun Abraham Aju and Minzee Kim, speaking about group work from an undergraduate/graduate student perspective
• Matthew Babela, speaking on how to facilitate effective groups
• Diana Skrzydlo, speaking on technology tools for flexible group projects

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is an intensive, collaborative, and experiential learning model that uses videotaped micro-teaching and peer feedback sessions to support the teaching reflection and growth of both new and experienced instructors. The ISW promotes participatory learning and community building and encourages examination of teaching practices with feedback focused on the learning process rather than on the specific content of the lesson. Each participant will receive a widely-recognized certificate of achievement upon successful completion of the ISW, which requires 24 contact hours, over three or four days.

Hosted by: Organizational and Human Development 

Facilitator: Chun Chih Chen

MS Teams

Knowing your character strengths and how to use them is essential to your career growth and development. In this workshop, we will explore our personal strengths using the VIA Character Strengths assessment tool. We will explore how our strengths can be used in new ways at work and at home. Finally, we will learn how to spot and appreciate the strengths of others, including our colleagues, to create stronger connections with them. 

The research on student course evaluations loudly exclaims that overreliance on one perspective in teaching assessment – the student perspective – has a negative impact on both the wellbeing and career trajectory of faculty members who belong to systemically oppressed populations. Join Dr. Kim Buchanan (Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-racism) and Dr. Sonya Buffone (Teaching Assessment Processes Office) to learn about the concrete steps Waterloo is taking to establish a more equitable, holistic model of teaching assessment.  

The Teaching Innovation Incubator is hosting a two-day event to encourage dialogue and showcase the work taking place at the University of Waterloo to make education accessible for all of our learners.

Across these two days, sessions will dive into the heart of the work being done on accessible education at Waterloo and explore how it benefits our students, staff, and faculty. You'll have the chance to learn more about Waterloo's commitment to accessible education and the efforts taking place across our campus to support instructors and students in achieving accessible education.

The Teaching Innovation Incubator is hosting a two-day event to encourage dialogue and showcase the work taking place at the University of Waterloo to make education accessible for all of our learners.

Across these two days, sessions will dive into the heart of the work being done on accessible education at Waterloo and explore how it benefits our students, staff, and faculty. You'll have the chance to learn more about Waterloo's commitment to accessible education and the efforts taking place across our campus to support instructors and students in achieving accessible education.