New Part-time Faculty Orientation

Individuals high fiving each other.

New Part-time Faculty Orientation is a professional development opportunity, hosted by the CTL, that aims to introduce new part-time (PT) faculty members to teaching and learning at Durham College. The program looks at learning, teaching strategies, curriculum, assessment, and educational technology. It is designed to give new faculty members the information and experience to begin in the classroom. It models our philosophy of active and collaborative learning, and will be delivered remotely in both synchronous (live online) and asynchronous (self-directed online) formats.

At the completion of orientation, attendees will have:

  • Reviewed the academic policies of DC
  • Increased their understanding of curriculum and its meaning to their courses
  • Engaged with active learning strategies
  • Examined various assessment tools and strategies
  • Explored foundational skills around using our learning management system, DC Connect, and
  • Enhanced their value to the college

Policy Primer

To get a general understanding of some of DC’s academic policies, have a quick look at our Policy Primer for Faculty document.

Upcoming Sessions

There are 3 available enrollment opportunities for the orientation based on your hire date and availability:

WEEKEND FORMAT

August 24 to August 25
2 full day sessions

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

WEEKDAY FORMAT*

August 26 to August 29
four 60 minute sessions

12 to 1 p.m. each day

EVENING FORMAT*

September 3 to September 6
four 60 minute sessions

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each day

*For the weekday and evening formats, each session will cover the following topics:

  • Day 1: DC Connect session
  • Day 2: Promoting engaging & active learning session
  • Day 3: Supporting learning using educational technology session
  • Day 4: Assessing & evaluating student learning session

Ready to participate? Register now!

To register, please complete the form below or complete the form in a new window.

Questions?

IT SERVICE DESK

Phone: 905.721.2000 x3333
Email: servicedesk@dc-uoit.ca

Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

Phone: 905.721.2000 x2593
Email: ctl@durhamcollege.ca