About the ISW and Schedule
What is the ISW?
The ISW is a peer-based workshop designed to strengthen a person's instructional skills through intensive and practical exercises in learner-centred teaching. The focus of the ISW is on effective teaching and we model effective, learner-centred teaching practice through facilitation of online and in person activities. Your participation is key to the success of the program, both for yourself and for your fellow participants. Please not that participation in all aspects of the ISW including the asynchronous modules is required to receive your certificate.
You will start your learning path through two weeks of asynchronous learning about lesson basics. Throughout the online modules, you will be prompted to apply your learning to design your first mini-lesson which you will teach on the first day of your ISW. The rest of your ISW will take place in person. You will learn about teaching and learning theory and apply your learning to your second and third mini-lesson. Each mini-lesson is followed by facilitated self-reflection and constructive peer feedback which allows you to practice new teaching techniques.
Workshop Objectives
By the end of the ISW, you will be able to:
- design learner-centred lesson plans;
- formulate learning objectives and design well aligned assessments and learning activities, and;
- continue developing your reflective practice through self-reflection and peer feedback.
Certification
You will receive your certificate upon completion of all asynchronous modules and participation in all face-to-face activities of your ISW.
Schedule
May 26
- Complete the Learning Community Module
- 1:00 to 2:30 pm: check-in meeting on Zoom Links to an external site.
May 26 to June 3
- Complete asynchronous modules, approximately 4-5 hours total
- Complete by May 30
- Module 1: Lesson Basics - Overview
- Module 2: Lesson Basics - Learning Objectives
- Module 3: Lesson Basics - Assessment
- Module 4: Lesson Basics - Active Learning
- Module 8: Mini-Lesson Cycles Hey! Judy intentionally moved Module 8 here against the original design of the workshop. Judy believes that it is important to start paying attention to the BOPPPS mini-lesson structure early for the ISW.
- Complete by June 3
June 6, 7, and 9
- Attend the in person portion of your ISW (Room 2.22, 1195 East Mall). Be prepared to teach one mini-lesson each day on June 6, 7, and 9.
ISW Manual, PDF version:
You can view the ISW Manual here: Part 1 Overview Links to an external site. Part 2 Workbook Links to an external site.Part 3 Further Info Links to an external site.
To begin, view the Modules.