Supporting Langara College's philosophy of lifelong learning, we are here to provide development opportunities for all administrators, faculty and staff. Whether it is professional training or health and wellness classes, employees can explore a range of options.
The Employee Development Centre is constantly looking for new ideas and welcomes suggestions.
EVENTS & REGISTRATION
Information can be found at: iweb.langara.bc.ca/ledc
Recent LEDC Sponsored Sessions
This group of Langara instructors completed the intensive 3-day Instructional Skills Workshop with facilitators Elizabeth Ballard, Bob Worcester and Noel Genoway, in May 2012.
The May 1–3, 2012, ISW was another invaluable opportunity for 11 new and experienced instructors who participated. The next ISW is expected to be in late August. To learn more about the ISW, visit the site at: iweb.langara.bc.ca/isw
For photographs of employees participating in a few of the February 2012 PD sessions and in the November 29th 2011 lunch session, making a Christmas card and bookmark, visit the LEDC website at http://iweb.langara.bc.ca/ledc
Development Opportunities
The Langara College Employee Development Centre coordinates opportunities to promote professional and personal development through a variety of events year-round.
Some courses in the past, many of which are in collaboration with the Educational Technology department, have included:
- Teaching Online: Strategies and Practices for Online Instructors
- Langara in the 21st Century - Diverse and Sustainable
- Mything out on sustainability: Where Does Higher Education Fit in?
- Understanding the Aboriginal Student
- Identifying and Referring Students in Difficulty
- Mobile Learning: Harnessing the Power of Cell Phones, iPhones and Laptops
- Gettin the Most from your Mac
- Introduction to PowerPoint
- Excel for Instructors
- Teaching Outside the Box: 'Mixed Mode' Courses
- Teaching Fundamentals
- Learning Outcomes and Evaluation Methods
- Reducing Stress at Work
- Transforming Langara: Practical Issues in Creating a "green" Campus
- Greening Wellness: Tools for Directing Consciousness, Developing Coherence and Creating Health
- Mental Health - Fact, Fiction or Oxymoron?
- English as an Additional Language in the College Classroom: Realities, Expectations and Strategies
- More than One Way to Teach and Learn: A Kaleidoscope of Techniques
We also offer workshops on special topics that span several days. Examples include:
- Instructional Skills Workshop:
A dynamic, collaborative peer-based course designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. Using an intensive experiential learning approach, participants are provided with information on the theory and practice of teaching adult learners, the selection and writing of useful instructional objectives with accompanying lesson plans, techniques for eliciting learner participation and suggestions for evaluation of learning. During the full three days, participants design and deliver three 10-minute "mini lessons" to the mutually supportive group. Constructive feedback on the lesson is offered verbally, in writing and via a video recording. - Dynamics of Effective Leadership:
An introduction into the art of leadership. The difference between leading and managing will be explored and exemplary leadership practices will be examined. The content combines theory with application in order to promote leadership learning that can be applied within the organizational context.
Wellness Programs are also offered throughout the year. Classes include Hatha Yoga and Pilates. All levels of participants are welcome to join!
