Office of Teaching and Learning Faculty Networks

The Sessionals Network is aimed at supporting the needs of contract instructors in the Werklund School of Education.  This year, we will be surveying our sessional instructors regarding their needs and interests before establishing programming for the coming year.  We will also be looking at ways to support sessional instructors by providing assistance with technical support you may require as you prepare to teach or find your way around the university. 

Also, Human Resources has prepared the following checklist to support the onboarding of new sessional instructors with the university.  It is a detailed guide to ensure you are fully preapred to work with the university and it is worth reviewing, even if you have been a sessional instructor for a longer period of time.

The Sessional Instructors Network will host events throughout the year to socialize, get acquainted with instruction at Werklund and exchange insights and research on the work you have been doing.

The Office of Teaching and Learning is able to provide sessional instructors with support in the use of technology, D2L, Zoom and your classrooms as you prepare for the fall semester.  Please email tandl@ucalgary.ca if you have need for assistance on these issues as you prepare for this semester.

The New Faculty Network is intended to provide support and guidance to new faculty throughout their first two years with the Werklund School of Education.  

These monthly sessions will cover research, teaching and learning, annual performance review and other topics of interest.  These sessions will be on the third Wednesdays of each month from 1:00-2:00pm in EDT 308.

October 16, 2024 - Research
November 20, 2024 - Teaching and Learning, Indigenous Education and EDI
January 15, 2025 - UPE, Workload
March 19, 2025 - International
April 16, 2025 - UCalgary Branding
May 21, 2025 - Academic Performance Review

We would like to welcome you to join the Writing Group in the Werklund School. We meet weekly on Wednesday mornings from 9:00-9:30 a.m. The writing group gathers regularly to share insights and advice based on their experiences with academic writing. During the meeting, each member will take a turn to briefly share their writing plans for the week (e.g., I’m writing an abstract, article, report, presentation, etc.). It is also an opportunity for group members to set aside time each week to devote to their writing.

You are welcome to attend every week or drop-in at your convenience. Feel free to join the group at any time throughout the year. Contact tandl@ucalgary.ca for zoom information.

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