Dal Events

Building Inclusive Language Classrooms: Cooperative Learning, Task-Based Pedagogy, and AI in Multilingual Higher Education

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This is a pre-conference workshop as part of the 2026 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning.

This pre‑conference session explores how linguistic and cultural diversity can serve as a pedagogical asset in language classrooms, using frameworks like UDL and culturally responsive teaching. Participants engage with strategies such as cooperative learning, task‑based instruction, and generative AI to design more inclusive and engaging learning experiences. The event culminates in a round table examining AI’s impact on language teaching and learning in higher education.

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Embark on a Journey of Collaborative Teaching Inquiry: Finding Your SoTL Adventuring Party

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This is a pre-conference workshop as part of the 2026 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning.

This DCUTL pre-conference workshop uses a gamified approach to help you identify your strengths as a SoTL (Scholarship of Teaching and Learning) researcher and find complementary collaborators. Together, you’ll form groups and begin brainstorming teaching‑inquiry projects that match your shared interests or needs. The session starts with a brief introduction to SoTL and then guides you through activities to build your team and start shaping a project.

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Belonging by Design: Everyday Teaching Choices That Matter

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This is a pre-conference workshop as part of the 2026 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning.

This pre‑conference session invites educators to reflect on how small, everyday teaching choices can meaningfully influence students’ sense of belonging, accessibility, and connection. Through gentle, flexible activities—such as quiet reflection, discussion, and examining common classroom practices—participants identify realistic, sustainable adjustments that support more inclusive learning environments. By the end, attendees leave with heightened awareness, practical ideas, and a clearer understanding that fostering belonging is ongoing, collective work shaped by care and context.

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Everyday EDIA Practices for TAs

Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
2–3 pm (UTC-04:00) Atlantic Time (Canada)
Online via Microsoft Teams

Link to register for the event

This workshop introduces teaching assistants (TAs) to everyday equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) practices that are practical, grounded, and doable. Rather than viewing EDIA as an add-on, participants will explore how small, intentional choices in communication, facilitation, and assessment can meaningfully shape students’ learning experiences. Through brief case-based scenarios drawn from real teaching contexts, TAs will discuss how to respond to common challenges such as classroom dynamics. We will conclude with concrete pedagogical strategies that TAs can immediately apply in their tutorials, labs, and grading, including inclusive facilitation moves, accessible lesson planning tips, and approaches to fostering welcoming and supportive learning environments.

Students who are not currently TAs are also welcome to attend, as the workshop offers valuable preparation for future teaching roles and careers in academia.

Presenter

Ezgi Ozyonum, PhD (she/her)
Educational Developer (Student Development)