About
Empowering Educators | Connecting Communities | Partnering for Impact
At the 海角社区, we aim to prepare graduates who can drive change, think critically, and lead in emerging fields (Shape: A Strategic Plan of Impact). The Centre for Teaching and Learning supports this mission by partnering with instructors to create transformative learning experiences.
As the university’s centre for teaching expertise, CTL leads professional development and advances research-informed, inclusive practices that align with 海角社区’s core commitments and strategic priorities.
We offer personalized consultations, hands-on workshops, and evidence-based programming to enhance teaching practices and student engagement. CTL fosters a culture of teaching excellence and innovation across campus through strategic partnerships and active involvement in the university community and beyond.
Vision
To be a leader in teaching support, advancing innovative teaching and transformative learning experiences that empower educators to inspire and support students in achieving their full potential.
Mission
The Centre for Teaching and Learning partners with educators to enhance and celebrate effective teaching through practical, research-informed programming, personalized support, and strategic collaboration, creating inclusive and engaging learning environments.
CTL’s work is grounded in the 海角社区’s Framework for Effective Teaching, a research-informed model that defines effective teaching approaches. Our programming, consultations, and resources help educators bring this framework to life, fostering a culture of continuous growth and reflective practice. Guided by this foundation, we embrace key principles that shape our teaching and learning approach.
- Embracing an expansive view of teaching excellence: We recognize and value diverse contexts, experiences, and disciplinary approaches, understanding that teaching excellence takes many forms.
- Learning through experience: Effective learning happens through hands-on, relevant experiences.
- Commitment to truth and reconciliation: We recognize the impacts of colonialism and are dedicated to advancing Indigenous perspectives, knowledge systems, and pedagogies in our teaching and learning practices.
- Access, community and belonging: We strive to create programming that reflects diverse identities and providesmeaningful opportunities to engage and contribute. We advance equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in all aspects of our work and embed anti-colonial approaches that fosters an environment of belonging for all.
- Learning as a social process: We value lived experiences, foster teaching communities, and facilitate peer-to-peer learning.
- Challenging perspectives: Growth emerges when we question assumptions. Our programming fosters self-reflection and encourages continuous learning.
Empowering educators: Our team is committed to helping instructors achieve their teaching goals. We offer personalized consultations, tailored workshops, and responsive support, ensuring educators have the tools to create meaningful learning experiences.
Practical, evidence-based programming: As a centre of expertise, we deliver programming rooted in research and real-world application. Our workshops, seminars, and resources provide educators with actionable strategies that enhance learning environments and student engagement.
Collaborating for impact: We partner with faculty, staff, and university units to shape teaching excellence. Through institutional committee work and governance, we bring our expertise to policy and strategic initiatives. Our campus-wide partnerships drive innovation and strengthen teaching and learning culture.
A hub for connection: People are at the core of our work. We bring educators, researchers, and academic leaders together, building networks that support professional growth and knowledge-sharing.