Quality Education Archives - Faculty of Science /science/tag/quality-education/ 91ɫ Science is a hub of research and teaching excellence. Tue, 19 May 2026 13:50:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Teaching & Learning /science/teaching-and-learning/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:27:30 +0000 /science/?page_id=18252 Teaching and learning are the cornerstones of our students’ success, and of the Faculty as a whole. Our goal is to provide our students with a high-quality education and the knowledge, skills, and credentials they desire to successfully transition into rewarding and impactful careers. Learn about our teaching & learning initiatives, available resources, how our […]

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Teaching and learning are the cornerstones of our students’ success, and of the Faculty as a whole. Our goal is to provide our students with a high-quality education and the knowledge, skills, and credentials they desire to successfully transition into rewarding and impactful careers.

Learn about our teaching & learning initiatives, available resources, how our Faculty is recognizing educational excellence in science, and fostering a rich and vibrant teaching and learning community.

Teaching & Learning News

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FSc Teaching & Learning Bulletin

The Faculty of Science Teaching & Learning Bulletin provides the latest developments and insights in teaching and learning for 91ɫ Science instructors.

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Spotlight on Teaching

Learn about our Committee on Teaching and Learning (CoTL), teaching award initiatives, teaching and learning team, and more.

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Instructor Resources

Explore this section to find instructor support and resources in areas such as academic honesty and integrity, curriculum modifications, and university policies.

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Undergraduate Student Resources

Learn about the resources available for undergraduate students, including learning supports, university administrative task resources, and social opportunities.

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Graduate Student Resources

Take advantage of the opportunities available for graduate students, including teaching and professional development, academic supports, and health and wellness resources.

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Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SOTL)

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is the systematic study of student learning to find out what works best. Explore the SoTL resources and opportunities available within the Faculty of Science.

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]]> Jane Heffernan elected President of Society for Mathematical Biology /science/2022/05/05/jane-heffernan-elected-president-of-society-for-mathematical-biology/ Thu, 05 May 2022 14:36:12 +0000 /science/?p=15643 Congratulations to Professor Jane Heffernan, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, for being elected as the next president of the Society for Mathematical Biology (SMB)—the largest and only international society in its field. Her position commences in summer 2022. Heffernan is an international leader in infectious disease modelling, tackling important questions related to the spread of […]

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Congratulations to Professor Jane Heffernan, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, for being elected as the next president of the (SMB)—the largest and only international society in its field. Her position commences in summer 2022.

Heffernan is an international leader in infectious disease modelling, tackling important questions related to the spread of diseases and public health strategies. Her research program centers on understanding the spread and persistence of infectious diseases in hosts and in populations, with a focus on studies of immunity and behavior change. Her expertise includes mathematical models of disease (including COVID-19, HIV, HCV, HSV, TB, and influenza), and forecasting healthcare demand (for example, ward and ICU hospital beds). She leads her Modelling Infection and Immunity Lab and is the Communications Director for the Centre for Disease Modelling at 91ɫ. Professor Heffernan also works closely with modelling groups in Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and the Fields Institute’s COVID Modelling Task Force.

SMB was founded in 1973 to promote the development and dissemination of research and education at the interface between the mathematical and biological sciences. It does so through its meetings, awards, and publications. The Society serves a diverse community of researchers and educators in academia, in industry, and government agencies throughout the world.

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]]> Faculty of Science Teaching Network /science/teaching-and-learning/instructor-resources/teaching-network/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:40:03 +0000 /science/?page_id=13621 We often hear from instructors in FSc that they have questions about certain areas of teaching and learning, but they do not know who to turn to. This page lists colleagues in the Faculty of Science at 91ɫ, and the topics they are interested in chatting over coffee, virtually or in-person. It also provides links to […]

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We often hear from instructors in FSc that they have questions about certain areas of teaching and learning, but they do not know who to turn to.

This page lists colleagues in the Faculty of Science at 91ɫ, and the topics they are interested in chatting over coffee, virtually or in-person. It also provides links to resources offered through the Teaching Commons, other 91ɫ offices, and other academic sources.

Topic Details Resources Individuals (in alphabetical order by first name)
Accessibility

Meeting the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds and abilities

(91ɫ)

Blended and Online Learning (BOLD) Institute – Provide content in a variety of ways (91ɫ)

Blended and Online Learning (BOLD) Institute - Offer options for completing student work (91ɫ)

Blended and Online Learning (BOLD) Institute - Recognize the limitations of technology (91ɫ)

Food for Thought: Accessibility in Teaching and Learning (91ɫ)

(91ɫ)

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Active Learning

Worksheets, clickers, breakout rooms with Google docs

(91ɫ)
Alternative Assessment

Not tests

A Guide to Alternative Assessments [PDF] (91ɫ)

Alternative assessments for remote teaching [PDF] (91ɫ)

OER as Alternative Assessment [PDF] (91ɫ)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Teaching (91ɫ)

Authentic Assessments

Assessments with application of what students have learned to a new situation

Blended Learning

Combining online learning and face-to-face learning

Teaching through technology (91ɫ)

Preparing for teaching online with or without synchronous components: A checklist of best practices and recommendations [PDF] (91ɫ)

Breakout rooms/small group activities

Think-pair-share, jigsaw, round robin, guided discussion

BOLD Institute: Engage students with the content (91ɫ)
Community science

Also known as citizen science, scientific work undertaken by the public

(91ɫ)
Creating community within the classroom

Strategically fostering a keen sense of belonging in your learning space

Blended and Online Learning (BOLD) Institute - Interact with students (91ɫ)

Blended and Online Learning (BOLD) Institute - Make space for student interaction (91ɫ)
Curriculum Mapping

The process of associating course outcomes with program‐level learning outcomes and aligning elements of courses (e.g., teaching and learning activities, assessment strategies) within a program

Curriculum Development (91ɫ)

Cyclical program review (quality assurance) (91ɫ)

Program-level expectations (91ɫ)

Mapping Learning Outcomes (91ɫ)

The Teaching Commons also offers consultations and services to support teaching and learning. Please feel free to each out to the Faculty of Science Liaison Yelin Su, ysu@yorku.ca.

The Libraries have a wealth of resources, facilities and services available to 91ɫ’s faculty members. See their .

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Tamara Kelly at tljkelly@yorku.ca.

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