Latest updates on the MacPherson Institute.
After the release of our most recent issue of the International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) we are sharing a call for participation for a new section of the journal. IJSaP is piloting a new section of the journal called “Voices from the Field.” The goal of this section is to create a venue […]
The latest issue of the The International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) is here. The International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP) is a journal operating from the MacPherson Institute at McMaster University. It is focused on students as partners in learning and teaching in higher education. This may involve students working with a […]
We are proud to introduce a new teaching and learning grant: IDEAS grant (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Sustainability) McMaster University is committed to building inclusive community with shared purpose. In order to support this mission in the remote teaching context, the MacPherson Institute and the Equity and Inclusion Office are partnering to provide small […]
Collecting feedback from your students in the middle of the term allows you to understand how students are responding to your pedagogical approaches, reflect on their suggestions while your experience is fresh, and subsequently implement changes to your course or teaching that can enhance student learning. We’ve recently released two guides that will help instructors […]
The transition to remote teaching and learning through spring, summer and fall terms has created opportunities to re-think approaches to delivering and receiving post-secondary education. It also presents the opportunity to explore and evaluate areas of success and identify areas for improvement. In order to gain a better understanding of what has been working and […]
“Forward-thinker.” “Impactful.” “Enthusiastic, inspiring and passionate.” Those are just some of the ways nominators described this year’s recipients of the President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning. “This year’s President’s Award winners are a really exceptional group”, said President David Farrar. “The award emphasizes the value McMaster places on high quality teaching and […]
Following the direction of the University, the physical Campus Store remains closed, but our website remains open. Campus Store staff are working behind the scenes to process incoming orders. This fall will be a very different one for all of us on campus, and the Campus Store team is ready to provide the supports to […]
The Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching offers the Teaching and Learning Certificates of Completion Program for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Students and fellows may earn one, or both, of the following certificates of completion throughout their studies: Teaching and Learning Foundations Certificate of Completion (1) EDUCATN 600: Essential […]
Building inroads to accessible, high-quality online digital education materials is critical in our current shift to online learning. We congratulate the first recipients of the OER Grant Program – a three-year pilot supported jointly by the Office of the Provost, McMaster University Libraries and The MacPherson Institute. The following faculty and projects will be supported […]
With the recent announcement from the President that fall term will be held online (with a few exceptions), the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching will provide a variety of supports and services for Faculty and instructors to leverage now and through the summer to prepare for the transition to […]
