Indigenous Perspectives: How decolonization and addressing climate change are interlinked.
Kanerahtiio Hemlock is the Indigenous Pedagogical Consultant at Dawson College. On Sept. 30 at 10 AM, he will give a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute video clip before opening the floor for discussion.
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The New Faculty Orientation will be held in-person on Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 AM-12:30 PM. Register by Oct. 1 here.
Dawson’s New Faculty Orientation is designed to introduce new faculty to information about college services and procedures, teaching at the college-level, and tips for engaging students.
The orientation includes asynchronous and synchronous components:
· Competency-based education and the program approach
· Academic integrity at Dawson
· Faculty deadlines
· Faculty roles and responsibilities
· Classroom scenarios and discussion
· Meet the Deans and Directors of Dawson
Our FLCs are fully underway now, but it’s not too late to join! Faculty Learning Communities run for the entire academic year. The 2026-27 FLCs have mostly set their dates for the coming weeks and months. If you would like to join one of the FLCs, email their respective facilitator or simply show up to…
Faculty members and professionals have until Wednesday, Sept. 23 to register for the Fall Pedagogical Day program on Friday, Sept. 25. Register Here
Workshops will take place at 10:30 AM and at 1:30 PM.
The Opening Plenary “The Science of Learning from Failure: Practical Strategies for Teachers and Students” by Fiona Rawle will take place at 9 AM in 5B.16 (light breakfast is served from 8:30 AM) .
Dr. Fiona Rawle is the Associate Dean, Pedagogical Development and Scholarship, at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and a Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Dept. of Biology. She holds a Ph.D in Pathology and Molecular Medicine and her current research focuses on failure-driven learning, the science of learning, and bias in STEM. She brings a scientist’s mindset to her teaching, using evidence-based, active learning strategies to engage students and foster curiosity about science resulting in numerous awards, including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship.
Submit your proposals for Dawson Ped Days via this FORM by Tuesday, Sept. 1 for possible presentation at either the Fall Ped Day on Sept. 25 or the Winter Ped Day on Jan. 13.
Dawson’s Ped Days aim to inspire, motivate, and help us connect with each other. We will explore various topics in teaching and learning, and the winter ped day will include thematic groupings and workable resources for participants. These Ped days are designed for faculty and educational professionals and address local priorities identified by teachers while supporting strategic objectives.
You are invited to present your explorations of innovative, inclusive, evidence-based practices that enhance learning, including across disciplines and learning environments.
If you wish to discuss your ideas, please do not hesitate to reach out to Azra Khan, pedagogical counsellor, OAD.
The fourth edition of Dawson’s Inclusion and Wellness Retreat took place on June 9 and 10 at the picturesque Far Hills Inn in the Laurentian mountains. Twenty-one people from a variety of departments gathered to explore ways we can design our teaching approaches, interactions, and courses to meet a wide range of student needs. Feedback…
The Teaching in French Task Force is back this year with a team of three French teachers and one Pedagogical Counsellor. We look forward to supporting those teaching in French this semester or preparing to do so in the future.
The Teaching in French Task Force is available to support you with:
You can reach us at teachinginfrench@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. The many resources we have developed are available on our SharePoint site.
-The 2026-27 Teaching in French Task Force (Laëtitia Desanti, Laurent Duval, Chantale Giguère, Jane Hudson)
Are you interested in connecting with colleagues and exploring new approaches to teaching? Would you like to work through classroom challenges in a supportive setting? You might want to join one of our Faculty Learning Communities for 2026-27. We offer five brand new communities that bring together faculty, professionals, and staff around topics ranging from…
Faculty and educational professionals are invited to present their explorations of innovative, inclusive, evidence-based practices that enhance student engagement across disciplines and learning environments. For more information, please contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, Office of Academic Development.
Ped Days will take place on Sept. 25, 2026 and on Jan. 14, 2026.
Deadline for proposals is Sept 1, 2026 12 PM. Please be prepared to be scheduled on either Ped Day, September or January.
Dawson’s Moodle Day 2026 gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas, hear different perspectives, discover practical approaches, and connect with colleagues who are interested in using Moodle more effectively.
Dawson’s educational technology counsellors Rafael Scapin and Cameron Campbell invite you to join them online via Teams. No need to register; join the event Friday, May 22 from 9 AM to 12 PM here: https://scap.in/moodleday2026
The format will be 30-minute panel discussions on the following topics:
Last Modified: September 17, 2026
