Staff Notices

As a way of addressing multiple pathways of faculty development, the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) introduces a new format of capacity building. This face-to-face unconference takes place once every semester with the aim of fostering a teaching and learning community. The next UWI Café session will be held on Thursday, April 03 at 1p.m. in the Postgraduate Lounge of the Teaching & Learning Complex (TLC).

This faculty-led event focuses on allowing faculty to share and reflect on the various instructional tools, strategies and or approaches used in the physical and online classroom.

Leading this session will be:

-         Dr. Craig Ramlal, Lecturer

-         Dr. Priscilla Bahaw, Lecturer

-         Dr. Rachael Wyse-Mason, Lecturer in Environmental Chemistry

-         Dr. Yomica Powder-George, Lecturer, Organic Chemistry

-         Ms. Natasha Kim Siu, Instructional Design Specialist

-         Prof. Chris Maharaj, Head of Department - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Format of Event

In 20 minutes or less, presenters (faculty) will share in a small 5–6-person group (table), how they use instructional tools, strategies and or approaches in their classroom. Attendees will be able to choose a presentation of interest and have the opportunity to join other presentations throughout the event. A rotation of the group (attendees) will take place after each presentation.

Format of Presentation

Introduction - 5 mins

Demonstration/Simulation - 10 min

Reflection & Question & Answer - 5 mins

Click here for more information and to register to attend.