Self-directed learning (SDL) skills are associated with student success in navigating the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world students will encounter upon graduation. Self-directed learners are more aware of how they learn, more adaptable to change and better able to learn new skills and chart their career path. However, rarely in our curriculum are students given the opportunity to plan, implement, reflect on, and evaluate their own learning experience. In this workshop we will look at The Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) reflective experiential learning framework, a framework that is inherently flexible, and promotes student ownership and autonomy through co-creation of their learning experience. The SLICC framework can be integrated into courses at different levels, varying class sizes, and is well suited to capstone and field courses, research and project-based courses, work placements, volunteer, and community service-learning opportunities.
Through this workshop, we will introduce the SLICC framework, including key components and the respective roles that students and instructors play. We will explore how SLICCs have been successfully integrated into disciplines across campus, while providing attendees with the tools to consider integration of SLICCs into their own courses and programs. Join us for an exciting session to learn if and how SLICCs might be a great fit for you!
Registration
Registration required (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to set up your account first). If you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please updateyour "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.
Cancellations
Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.
Accessibility
The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 43153) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.