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1 The Learning & Teaching Office Programs and Services www.ryerson.ca/lt New Faculty Orientation August 23-24, 2011

2 LTO Mission Statement The mission of the Learning and Teaching Office is to provide professional development in teaching for faculty at all stages of their careers. To achieve this, the LTO provides services and programs that are focused on: o improving student learning o addressing diversity through appropriate teaching methods o engaging faculty in interdisciplinary experiences o strengthening the connection between teaching and research

3 www.ryerson.ca/lt

4 Programs The University Teaching Development Program Workshops Instructional Skills Workshops New or Nearly New Programs: o The Learning & Teaching Enhancement Fund o Open Door Program o English Pronunciation Program o Teaching Tips Program Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants Curriculum Development LTO Publications: The Exchange – Best Practices – Monthly Digest Teaching with technology Teaching Resources (web) Ryerson Faculty Conference: May 22, 2012 New Faculty Orientations : Part 1 August 23-24, Part 2 January 5th Faculty Teaching Awards

5 The University Teaching Development Program Winter term, Wednesdays 12-2pm Workshops (open to community and program specific): o Teaching Large Classes, Active Learning, Assessment and Grading, Learning Styles, Teaching Dossier…. Instructional Skills Workshops: o Review basic ideas about teaching, check current practices, try new instructional strategies and techniques within the safe environment of the small group o Upcoming workshop Feb 22, 23, 24, 2012, (8:30 – 4:30 pm) Preparation of a Teaching Dossier

6 New or Nearly New Programs The Learning & Teaching Enhancement Fund English Pronunciation Program Teaching Tips Program Open Door Program

7 Curriculum Development Publications Web Resources Teaching Assistants and Graduate Assistants Current Programs Ryerson Faculty Conference May 22, 2012 New Faculty Orientations August 23, 24 January 5, 2012

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10 Faculty Teaching Awards Chancellor's Award of DistinctionPresident's Award for Teaching ExcellenceThe Provost's Experiential Teaching AwardThe Provost's Innovative Teaching AwardThe Provost's Interdisciplinary Teaching AwardDean's Teaching Awards

11 Contact Join Teachnet @RyersonLTO lto.blog.ryerson.ca Location: KHW373 Email: lto@ryerson.calto@ryerson.ca www.ryerson.ca/lt

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