Services
Extension Learning Solutions works with faculty, sessional instructors, graduate students and industry representatives to find creative solutions to problems arising in teaching and learning. Learning Solutions focuses on the incubation, development, and evaluation of innovative learning environments. Learning Solutions' core competencies and areas of service include:
- Offering assistance in development and redevelopment of curriculum and courses on both large-scale initiatives and specific projects,
- Offering needs assessment support for courses and curriculum,
- Applying formative and summative evaluation strategies to improve programs,
- Encouraging, planning, supporting, and evaluating relevant pilot initiatives,
- Managing the risk of using innovative means of serving target audiences,
- Pursuing a project-based approach where a team works on the outcome with members as needed,
- Developing a community of practice among faculty members who are interested in pursuing instructional and learning issues with clients,
- Disseminating findings both on and off campus,
- Developing a repository for relevant knowledge and experiences that can be easily shared,
- Providing professional development where required
Currently on campus there are no programs that facilitate instructional research through a combination of pedagogical and evaluative support. The new Extension Learning Solutions will facilitate effective and innovative learning through consultation, building communities of practice, research, research support, and dissemination of findings.
