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Interdisciplinary Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Beyond the Numbers: Reimagining Student Success and Teaching Practices Through Alternative Grading Models

Alexandra’s project explores the impact of implementing alternative grading models by focusing on instructors’ experiences of course redesign. It examines the shift in instructors’ pedagogical practices and reflections on assessment, alongside understanding its influence on student engagement and learning. By prioritizing instructors’ perspectives, the project aims to highlight how grading innovations can foster intentional and equitable teaching strategies, contributing to the broader discourse on equitable assessment and transformative teaching practices.

Law and Legal Studies
Faculty of Public and Global Affairs

Radio �Ӱ�ԭ��: Taking Critical Theory from the Classroom to the Airwaves

Radio �Ӱ�ԭ��: Taking Critical Theory from the Classroom to the Airwaves is a teaching development project in which students will create a radio documentary series to broadcast on CKCU 93.1FM and made available as a podcast. The project will provide students with the opportunity to produce radio essays on the subject of critical theory that will aspire to inform, educate, and entertain while also providing students with experience and insights into the practice and format of radio broadcasting.

Systems and Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Design

Building Biology: (Bio)Engineering Tissues by Design

Leila’s project introduces a groundbreaking interdisciplinary course, Principles of Cell and Tissue Engineering to �Ӱ�ԭ��. Targeting undergraduate students from various scientific and engineering backgrounds, the course covers essential concepts in tissue engineering through active, design-based learning and hands-on projects. By combining engineering and sciences, students will tackle real-world biomedical challenges. This initiative bridges knowledge gaps and enhances problem-solving and interdisciplinary skills essential for addressing complex biomedical issues.

Sociology and Anthropology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Writing as Thinking: Strategies for Instruction and Assessment in the Age of Generative AI

What is writing for? Why do we ask students to write? Generative AI intensifies these foundational questions, frequently presupposing a conception of writing as a product. Alexis and Rebecca’s project explores the idea that instead, writing is a practice of thinking. Through convening communities of practice, including students and faculty, pedagogical implications of this idea will be investigated. An instructional toolkit will be created for instructors across disciplines to approach writing in this new terrain.

Journalism and Communication
Faculty of Public and Global Affairs

Vincent is a dedicated educator whose courses equip students with the critical and technical skills necessary to navigate and influence today’s complex media landscapes. A centrepiece of Vincent’s teaching is an interdisciplinary radio show/podcast highlighting student audio projects while blending technical skill-building with critical media insights. Hosted in partnership with CKCU 93.1FM the show connects students’ academic work with real-world audiences. Scaling up this initiative will expand its reach across disciplines, fostering collaboration and experiential learning while aligning with �Ӱ�ԭ��’s Strategic Plan for Community Engagement.

Biology
Faculty of Science

Grégory is working on two projects that are connecting students with nature and wildlife. One project involves the creation of high-quality and engaging online lectures for Natural History (BIOL1902); an online course designed for non-science students. The second project involves acquiring replicas of amphibians and reptiles to develop an identification lab for Herpetology (BIOL4502); a course aimed at students pursuing careers in wildlife biology, zoology, veterinary science and environmental education.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Design

Mehdi’s project introduces an innovative approach to experiential learning at �Ӱ�ԭ�� that combines SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis with AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) to create a framework that evaluates experiential learning practices from multiple perspectives. Findings will be initially applied to the Aerospace program to bridge theory with practical application and enrich student learning experiences.

Canadian Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Orly’s research and pedagogy are situated at the intersection of autobiography, cultural memory and national narratives and is driven by questions of ethics and relations—exploring how culture shapes our ways of being with others through listening to each other’s life stories. Orly approaches her courses as active sites of learning where students explore national narratives through Indigenous, diasporic and settler perspectives; engaging in difficult conversations through socially responsible criticism and ethics of care.

Cognitive Science
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Brendan’s passion for teaching and research focuses on metacognition—how people can better understand and guide their own cognitive processes. He combines insights from cognitive science, educational psychology and artificial intelligence to design engaging courses with active discussions, practical applications and interactive learning. Brendan develops original media and animations to communicate complex scientific ideas. He aims to inspire students to explore the human mind, unlock their potential and address personal and global challenges.

Sociology and Anthropology
Feminist Institute of Social Transformation
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Patricia is a dedicated educator who brings an interdisciplinary approach to her courses on education, childhood, the family and social justice activism. In addition to her academic work, Patricia has contributed to various projects related to human rights and education, including legal cases and K-12 curriculum design.

Health Sciences
Faculty of Science

Rowida is dedicated to advancing accessible education in health science, with a strong passion for inclusive teaching practices. Rowida’s dream is to teach health science using sign language, making complex scientific concepts accessible to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and to create an equitable classroom that empowers every student to reach their full potential.

English Language and Literature
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Morgan is a long-time contract instructor at �Ӱ�ԭ�� and a repeat recipient of SaPP and SOPI funding to support teaching innovation. His recent teaching innovations, which include multiple new authentic assessment tasks, a radical focus on group work and a series of formative assessment strategies inspired by the concept of “productive failure”, have challenged traditional pedagogical norms in his discipline, motivated and inspired students and demonstrably improved learning outcomes.

Political Science
Faculty of Public and Global Affairs

Eric engages students by showing them global politics in unconventional places. Whether examining why diplomats swear on social media, why NATO soldiers engage in the ritual of sharing military rations or what EDM music can tell us about the struggle to recognize Indigenous rights, Eric challenges students to think about global politics in unconventional ways.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Design

Focusing on Killaloe/Bonnechere Airport, Salman’s project integrates experiential learning and UAS technology, giving students hands-on experience in topographic surveying. Students will engage in mission planning, data collection using a tethered aerostat with LiDAR and regulatory risk assessments. The project also provides access to state-of-the-art mapping tools, including commercial drones, to complement the aerostat. This initiative bridges classroom theory with real-world applications, equipping students with practical skills in aerial surveying, data analysis and compliance.

Linguistics and Language Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Hyounjeong’s project aims to explore the dynamics of second language acquisition in Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL), a less commonly taught language with limited research data. By developing tailored materials and effective teaching strategies, Hyounjeong’s study seeks to support KFL students and provide insights that may benefit instruction in other less commonly taught languages. This project addresses research gaps and contributes to understanding effective language learning methodologies in underrepresented language contexts.