Funded LITE Grant Projects: Faculty of Environment

Developing a problem-solving course for hands on learning in geomatics and assessing its’ efficacy

Using a more interactive and data-driven approach to an introductory knowledge integration course to facilitate deep learning

Evaluating the effectiveness of balanced case studies in enhancing students’ competencies in sustainability management

Developing case studies for social marketing

Creating a new series of geography labs using a menu driven app for climate modelling

Development of a podcast discussing geographic principles and current research

Enhancing student learning of Professional Planning competencies through work-integrated learning (WIL) by identifying best practices, examining professional competence in ethics, exploring student experiences, and developing recommendations for improvement

Enhancing second-year international development students’ applied research skills and career development through targeted grant writing training

Creation and assessment of a data literacy online learning platform for environment students

Examining the effect of experiential learning on critical thinking

Piloting a film course within the school of environment, resources, and sustainability to investigate the efficacy of using films to teach in online settings

Studying self-assessment of students in a team based interdisciplinary setting

Creation of a Printmaker's handbook for the instruction and stewardship practices for printmaking

Documenting current climate pedagogy practices and investigating the supports needed by post-secondary instructors to effectively engage students and foster a sense of agency

Creating an online aggregative resource for planning/urban design students’ tools and skills

Forming an equity-competency model for usage in Sustainable Food System Education curriculum

Evaluating evidence-based practices and implementing instructor training to improve student wellbeing, belonging, and equity