University of Guelph COED 2008 Update

The Educational Development Unit at the University of Guelph creates opportunities for on-going development of educator-related knowledge, skills and attitudes by providing instructional design expertise, access to pedagogical theories and models as well as peer interactions.

Our Educational Development Unit is managed by Peter Wolf and includes Natasha Kenny, Mary Wilson and Janet Wolstenholme.

ED Unit Highlights for 2007-2008

• Over 1100 faculty, TA's, and other educators attended more than 90 workshops, conferences and other educational development unit events.
• Combined publications included 1 edited book, 5 peer-reviewed publications and engagement in 3 on-going research projects.
• Facilitated over 75 individual and departmental consultations with faculty, TA's, and other educators on course design, delivery and assessment.
• 16 curriculum renewal initiatives were supported.
• 15 external presentations were given by ED Unit staff at academic conferences or as invited speakers.
• 5 successful, topic-specific, on-going faculty/staff discussion groups formed.
• 3 undergraduate and graduate credit courses were taught.
• College of Arts Graduate Student Teaching Practicum was initiated.