Innovation and Excellence in Learning @ VIU

• Teaching & Learning
  • Menu of Choices
    • Appetizers
    • Entrées
    • Combo Platters
    • À La Carte
    • Ingredients
  • Current Workshops and Sessions
    • Writing Better Assignments
  • Teaching Tips from the Trenches
    • Examples
  • Teaching Squares
  • Reading Circles
  • Newsletters and Subscriptions
  • Conferences and Institutes
  • Art of Teaching - Videos
    • Chapter 1
    • Chapter 2
    • Chapter 3
    • Chapter 4
    • Chapter 5
    • Chapter 6
    • Chapter 7
  • Art of Teaching Inquiry - Videos
    • Introduction
    • Vignette #1
    • Vignette #2
    • Vignette #3
    • Vignette #4
    • Vignette #5
    • Vignette #6
    • Credits
  • Culturally Diverse Learners - Videos
    • Office Hours
    • Plagiarism
    • Team Work
    • Class Lesson
  • Effective Teaching Guide
    • Overview
      • Conceptual Overview
    • Chapter 1 - Create a Positive Environment
      • 1A) Student Expectations
      • 1B) Knowing Students/Course
      • 1C) Positive First Impressions
      • 1D) Ideas for a "Good Start"
      • 1E) Dealing with Challenges
      • 1F) Ethical Principles
    • Chapter 2 - Meeting Student Needs
      • 2A) Motivating Students
      • 2B) Preparing Course Outline
      • 2C) Planning "Big Picture"
      • 2D) Planning Assignments
      • 2E) Assessment & Evaluation
      • 2F) Teaching Strategies Overview
      • 2G) Plan Effective Lessons
      • 2H) Effective Presenting
      • 2I) Engaging Students
      • 2J) Specific Teaching Strategies
        • 2Ja) Direct Instruction
        • 2Jb) Group Instruction
        • 2Jc) Discussion / Debate
        • 2Jd) Lecture Alternatives
        • 2Je) Effective Technology
        • 2Jf) Self-Directed Learning
        • 2Jg) Cooperative Learning
        • 2Jh) Special Situations
      • 2K) Teaching Hints & Ideas
    • Chapter 3 - Self Reflection & Growth
      • 3A) Improving Teaching / Learning
      • 3B) Getting Student Feedback
      • 3C) Getting Colleague Feedback
      • 3D) Documenting Growth
      • 3E) Long Term Growth
    • The Excellent Professor
    • References
  • Welcome Week