Events

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

Hosted by: Centre for Teaching Excellence and Faculty of Math 

Facilitators: Matthew Babela and Dan Wolczuk

In-person, MC 2036

Unlock the potential of your classroom with our engaging workshop on Active Learning! Designed for educators seeking to enhance student engagement and retention, this session will delve into the literature on active learning and explore a variety of active learning techniques that foster a dynamic learning environment. Participants will have opportunities to share with each other about how they are integrating active learning into their own classes.

Facilitator: Katherine Lithgow

What’s Happening at UW
Instructor Panel: Integrating the SLICC Framework

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with instructors who will share their insights and experiences integrating the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework. Learn how this self-directed, experiential learning approach empowers students to take control of their learning, fosters critical thinking, and encourages reflective practice. The instructors will also share their experiences integrating this model into their courses, highlighting key takeaways for other instructors interested in employing the framework. Whether you're looking to implement a self-directed learning framework or simply curious about SLICCs, this session offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.

What do our students say?
Student Panel: How SLICCs Empower Ownership of Learning

Hear from past students as they share their personal experiences undertaking a Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) project. This panel will delve into how SLICCs allow students to take ownership of their education, develop critical skills, and pursue their passions. They share their experiences undertaking the project guided by the SLICC framework, and the different ways they have been able to apply knowledge, skills and mindset gained through the SLICC project after their courses have ended.  Whether you're a student curious about SLICCs or an instructor looking to understand the student perspective, this session offers lived experience on the value of SLICCs both inside the classroom and beyond.

Location: TBD

Facilitators: Dr. Simon C. Riley and Katherine Lithgow 

Join Dr. Simon C. Riley (University of Edinburgh) for an interactive workshop on the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework, an approach to self-directed experiential learning developed at the University of Edinburgh. Discover how this innovative approach allows students to design their own learning experiences, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and reflective practice. Simon will share practical insights on implementing SLICCs, discuss their impact at the University of Edinburgh, and share how including the SLICC framework could further benefit the University of Waterloo.

Location: NH 3318

Facilitators: Dr. Simon C. Riley and Katherine Lithgow 

Join Dr. Simon C. Riley (University of Edinburgh) as he explores how the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework can be a powerful tool for supporting  interdisciplinary learning. In this talk, Dr. Riley will discuss how the SLICC framework is being used in multiple programs at the University of Edinburgh to support interdisciplinarity in education and research. Learn how this innovative framework can be applied in the University of Waterloo context to support our Waterloo at 100 goal of increasing interdisciplinary learning experiences that prepare students for complex, real-world challenges.