Description
Join us a research presentation and a mini workshop by doctoral students taking part in the advanced Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) program, and find out more about the educational research interests of your fellow graduate students across campus. This will be a 1.5 hour-long session that will count toward your Fundamentals workshop credit.
Fostering Creativity in Engineering Education (research presentation; 30 min.)
Abdelsalam Eajal, PhD Candidate, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Cultivating creativity in engineering education and other academic disciplines can improve the economy and the quality of life. Creativity is defined as the ability of students to apply their imagination to generating unique ideas. In this presentation, we will discuss the barriers and facilitators to teaching creativity and the methods for assessing creativity in engineering education. Focus will be on designing an effective rubric that can help engineering instructors to nurture learner’s creativity and innovation. Practical recommendations for building creative process skills in engineering students will also be discussed.
Peer Teaching in the STEM Field – Does it Work? (interactive workshop; 45 min.)
Colin Van Niejenhuis, PhD Candidate, Civil Engineering
We all know that individual students garner information in very different ways and that there is not a single teaching style which will equally address different learning preferences. Thus, when we as teachers strive to develop and improve our teaching, nontraditional teaching styles, such as peer teaching, may allow us to bridge learning gaps to improve student success. There are many ways to use peer teaching in STEM fields including: reciprocal peer teaching, concept testing, and peer assisted study sessions, which, if used properly, can effectively supplement other teaching styles.
Registration
- Registration is required. Difficulty registering? Read our registration help guide.
- Participants will receive an attendance credit towards the Fundamentals program if they arrive on time and stay until the end of the event.
- A maximum of one special topic workshops can be counted toward your Fundamentals certificate.
Cancellations
Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please notify us 24 hours in advance (at cte-grad@uwaterloo.ca ) so that we can give your spot to someone else.
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. 33857) 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.