The past year has been defined by adjusting our approaches to teaching and learning during the pandemic. Through this period, McMaster learners and educators explored new ways of connecting, new opportunities for engaging with content, and new ways to think about the teaching and learning experience. As we begin a new academic year, we reflect on what we have learned, what we can build upon and what initiatives can be nurtured in alignment with the new Partnered in Teaching and Learning Strategy to advance teaching and learning at McMaster.

Panelists:

• Susan Tighe: Provost and Vice President, Academic
• Kim Dej: Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty
• Caroline Seiler: President, Graduate Students Association
• Denver Della-Vedova: President & CEO, McMaster Students Union

Knowledge comes in many forms beyond traditional academic texts and exercises. We must recognize that critical knowledge and creativity stems from each student and instructor’s unique identity, background and perspective, and respect diverse and expansive ways of knowing.  

Join us for an engaging reflection and discussion on the ways in which we can foster diverse and expansive ways of knowing through our shared experiences in teaching and learning this year and beyond. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from panellists and to ask questions during a live Q&A. 

Panellists:

Rodrigo Narro Perez: Postdoctoral Fellow, Office of the Provost and the Faculty of Science

Stacy Ann Creech: Sessional Faculty, Department of English and Cultural Studies

Sarah Wojkowski, Assistant Dean, Physiotherapy; Director, Program for Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research

Adrianne Xavier, Acting Director, Indigenous Studies Program

The combination of academics, extracurricular activities and social connections have a deep impact on a student’s ability to excel at McMaster. As educators, we must consider all of these criteria when supporting student learning experiences.

Panelists were:

Sue McCracken: Associate Dean, DeGroote School of Business

Faith Ogunkoya: Manager, Black Student Success Centre

Nancy Doubleday: Director, Water Without Borders Graduate Diploma Program; Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy

Kyle Ansilio: Educational Developer, Faculty of Engineering; Program Lead, MacChangers