CONT690: Introduction to Teaching and Learning
This course provides a broad introduction to teaching and learning. A general overview of current and key concepts in teaching and learning will be covered including instructional methods, assessment, feedback, and course design. The incorporation of online and remote aspects of teaching and learning will also be explored.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Introduction (12 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 1 Culminating Assignment
Module 2 – Active Learning (16 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 2 Culminating Assignment, Progress Report 1
Module 3 – Assessment & Evaluation (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 3 Culminating Task
Module 4 – Feedback (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 4 Culminating Task, Progress Report 2
Module 5 – Designing & Planning (14 hours)
Readings, Discussion Posts, Module 5 Culminating Task
Module 6 – Putting It All Together (15 hours)
Module 6 Culminating Task, Final Progress Report
Course Schedule
| Session | Course Dates | Registration Deadline | Registration Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Late Winter | Feb 20, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 | Open |
| Spring 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 09, 2023 | Apr 07, 2023 | Open |
| Late Spring 2023 | May 08, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | Open |
| Summer 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | Open |
| Late Summer 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 – Oct 06, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Open |
Late Winter
- Dates: Feb 20, 2023 – Apr 21, 2023
- Deadline: Feb 19, 2023
- Status: Open
Spring 2023
- Dates: Apr 10, 2023 – Jun 09, 2023
- Deadline: Apr 07, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Spring 2023
- Dates: May 08, 2023 – Jun 30, 2023
- Deadline: May 05, 2023
- Status: Open
Summer 2023
- Dates: Jun 26, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023
- Deadline: Jun 23, 2023
- Status: Open
Late Summer 2023
- Dates: Aug 14, 2023 – Oct 06, 2023
- Deadline: Aug 11, 2023
- Status: Open
Registration will remain open until 4pm ET on the posted registration deadline date.
Application Requirements
While a post-secondary degree/diploma is not required, it is recommended for this program.
This course will count towards completion of the Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning. Completion of the post-graduate certificate gives students advanced standing into our Graduate Diploma in Education and Professional Master of Education through the SAGE program.*
*To receive advanced standing, students must meet all eligibility requirements as set out by the School of Graduate Studies and the Faculty of Education. Please visit https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/applications-admissions for more information about application requirements for Queen's programs.
Course Materials
This course has no required resources.
Accommodations
Applicants who require special accommodations are asked to:
- Contact us at least 1 week prior to the start of the course to allow enough time for appropriate accommodations to be made.
- Provide necessary documentation upon request.