From funding a course held in Algonquin Provincial Park to supporting volunteer initiatives with local seniors, the impact of Teaching and Learning Innovation Grants within the University has been widespread.<\/p>\n
A new round of grant funding is now available and faculty members are being encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n
The Teaching and Learning Innovation Grants are administered by the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI) and Experiential Education and are designed to support initiatives that make a positive contribution to the teaching and learning environment of Brock University.<\/p>\n
Funding is available in the categories of experiential education, high-impact practices, international course development, online\/blended courses, and professional development and special projects. The first four categories may receive a maximum of $3,000 per course (or up to $5,000 for international course development), while the professional development and special projects may receive a maximum of $500, which must also be matched by another source in order to be distributed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese grants are a great way to try something new in the classroom,\u201d said Sandy Howe, Brock\u2019s Associate Director, Experiential Education. \u201cWith a more streamlined application process, and more funding than we have seen in the past, the grants are more accessible than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n
Proposals are adjudicated as they come in and distributed until March 1 or earlier if funds are exhausted.<\/p>\n
An information session is being held Tuesday, Jan. 30 from noon to 1 p.m. in TH135 (beside CPI).<\/p>\n