User:Jgcab/sandbox/Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
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Other name | Taylor Institute (TI) |
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Former name | Teaching and Learning Centre (2006-2015); Learning Commons (1998-2006) |
| Type | Centre for teaching and learning |
| Established | May 2016 |
Parent institution | University of Calgary |
| Director | Natasha Kenny |
Total staff | 40+ |
| Address | 434 Collegiate Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 , , 51.079133, -114.131292 |
| Campus | Urban, 4717.82 m² |
| Website | https://taylorinstitute.ucalgary.ca |
The Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning (French: Institut Taylor de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage) was established in May 2016.
The Taylor Institute has been celebrated as one of Canada's leading centres for teaching and learning.[1][2]
History
The Taylor Institute was founded
Prior to the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning building, its predecessors were occupied the fifth floor of Biological Sciences (space previously held by the Strategic Transformation team).[3]
The concept of a centre for teaching and learning was the product of several initiatives and recommendations by various campus groups: namely the Learning and Instructional Development Subcommittee, the Technology Task Force, and the Teaching Development Office.[3]
The Learning Commons was a name chosen to reflect the concept of the university as a "community of learners," where teaching and learning development is common resource available to all.[3]
The Learning Commons occupied the fifth floor of Biological Sciences building.
Academics
The Taylor Institute offers Certificates in University Teaching and Learning open only to currently enrolled members of the University of Calgary. The certificates are specialised to three streams: graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and academic staff.
It also offers several microcredentialling programmes related to course design, experiential learning, quality graduate supervision, blended and online teaching, and course-based undergraduate research experiences.
Since its creation, the Taylor Institute hosts an annual Conference on Postsecondary Teaching and Learning
Architecture
The building is a common gathering space
References
- ^ Schmidt, Colleen (18 April 2016). "U of C celebrates launch of innovative teaching and learning centre". CTV News. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ "Teaching Second Language Certificates - University of Calgary". Alis. Government of Alberta. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- ^ a b c Buell, Tim (January 19, 1998). "Learning Commons - New home found in Bio Sciences; May opening set". University of Calgary Gazette. Vol. 27, no. 24. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning" (PDF). Smith+Andersen. 2017. Retrieved 29 June 2022.