1 st Year Instructors’ Workshop September 3, 2009

Development of Undergraduate Education in Faculty of Science FoS Academic Plan Part of Vision Statement : The Faculty would be, or would be on threshold of becoming, the destination of choice for science education. 2 of 7 Objectives Establish national reputation as a learning intensive Faculty. Graduates distinguished by differential training in “soft” skills & career planning.

10-point plan for UG education in FoS 1)Add a focus on learning expectations and degree outcomes. 2)Integrate comprehensive skills development into curriculum. 3)Increase flexibility and options in 1 st year science course selection for students in FoS and other Faculties. 4)Instructor awareness, and some integration, of course curricula within 1 st year and within modules. 5)Integration of appropriate learning technologies in delivery of courses.

10-point plan for UG education in FoS…cont’d 6)Creation of diversified, attractive program options for students with primary interest in life, biological, or medical sciences. 7)Support programs for students in difficulty (at risk in 1 st year, on academic probation, potential failure to complete cases). 8)Improve effectiveness of TAs and deployment of TA positions. 9)Broaden the modes of evaluation of quality of teaching and courses. 10)Engage significantly more faculty in career-long learning about the field of teaching & learning