The Teaching Design and Practice Awards formally recognize the excellence in achievements in all facets of teaching and student learning at Vancouver Island University. The awards focus on teaching design and practice of learning experiences for students which refers to how a faculty member designs, develops, and offers learning opportunities for students around discipline-specific learning outcomes.
- Historical Background of Awards
- Description and Purpose of Awards
- Nomination Form
- Evaluation Criteria
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Nomination Process
- The Provost Office will circulate a notice about the awards and call for nominations. Nominations will be accepted between January 1 and February 20 of each year.
- To assist faculty members and students in preparing a nomination submission for any of the ten awards, the Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Learning (CIEL) is available for information, resources and support in preparing the application package.
- All application packages will be submitted in digital format and submitted to the Provost Office through teachingawards@viu.ca. The Provost Office will acknowledge receipt of packages via electronic Memo to Nominators, and will forward all packages in electronic format to the Selection Committee. Any additional information required on a candidate may be requested by the Teaching Design and Practice Awards Selection Committee from the Nominator(s).
- The Selection Committee will make their determination in each award category and advise the successful applicants in early April.
- The Provost Office will notify Nominators and relevant Dean/Assistant of Award Recipients in writing by no later than April 15th.
- After receiving acknowledgement from the recipient, the Provost Office will make a formal announcement confirming the successful recipients.
- The Provost Office will make arrangements for the recipient to be honoured at an annual recognition event.
Congratulations to the Following 2020 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Focuses on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being
Recipient: Les Malbon (Sport, Health and Physical Education, Faculty of Education)
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Experiential Learning
Recipient: Jessica Gemella (Horticulture Technician Program, Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology)
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning
Recipient: Dr. Carmen Lavoie (Social Work, Faculty of Health and Human Services)
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Active Learning
Recipient: David Sufrin (Education, Faculty of Education)
Congratulations to the Following 2019 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Experiential Learning:
Recipient: Dr. Eric Demers - Faculty of Science and Technology
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning:
Recipients: Team members – Sandra Moreside, Joanne Slocum, and Sally Vinden - Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Enhances Deep Learning:
Recipient: Dr. Jeff Lewis - Faculty of Social Sciences
Congratulations to the Following 2018 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Enhances Deep Learning
Recipient: Dr. Guy Le Masurier, Sport, Health & Physical Education - Faculty of Education
Guy Le Masurier's Teaching Philosophy
Photo of Dr. Guy Le Masurier
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Experiential Learning
Recipients: Dr.'s Sylvie Lafreniere,(Sociology) Elizabeth McLin (Criminology)& Robert Willis (Management)
Lefreniere, McLine & Willis - Teaching Philosophy
Photo of Provost David Witty with Dr.'s Sylvie Lafreniere, Elizabeth McLin & Robert Willis
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning
Recipients: Dr. Daniel Burgoyne and Doug Stetar - Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Burgoyne & Stetar's Teaching Philosophy
Photo: Dr.Daniel Burgoyne. Missing from photo is Doug Stetar.
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Involves Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Recipient: Dr. Alexandra Weissfloch - Faculty of Science & Technology
Alexandra Weissfloch's Teaching Philosophy
Photo: Dr. Alexandra Weissfloch and Dr.David Witty Provost & Vice-President Academic
Congratulations to the Following 2017 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Enhances Deep Learning
Recipient: Alanna Williams, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Alanna Williams' Teaching Philosophy
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Focuses on Aboriginal Learning
Recipient: Rob Ferguson
Rob Ferguson's Teaching Philosophy
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning
Recipient: Doug Corrin, Faculty of Science and Technology
Doug Corrin's biographical sketch
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that International Student Learning
Recipient: Maurice Gallant, Faculty of International Education
Congratulations to the Following 2016 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning
Recipient: Charlene Stewart, Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Enhances Deep Learning
Recipient: Heather Pastro, Faculty of Education
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Experiential Learning
Recipients: Joanne Schroeder, Faculty of Management; Lynda Robinson and Micki McCartney, Faculty of Management/Student Affairs (also in picture is Dr. David Witty, Provost and Vice-President Academic)
Joanne Schroeder's biography (left)
Lynda Robinson's biography (middle)
Micki McCartney's biography (right)
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Uses Technology to Enhance Student Learning
Recipient: Barbara Metcalf, Faculty of Health and Human Services
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Aids in Student Learning and Increasing Retention
Recipient: Marni Stanley, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Award: Teaching Design and Practice for Community-Based Learning in Regional Communities
Recipient: Ashleigh Martinflatt, Faculty of Health and Human Services
Ashleigh Martinflatt's biography
Congratulations to the Following 2015 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Innovative Practices for Student Learning
Recipient: Dr. Ken Hammer Department of Recreation and Tourism, Faculty of Management
Recipient: Dr. Katharina Rout Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Enhances Deep Learning
Recipient: Dr. David Bigelow Department of Math Faculty of Science and Technology
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Experiential Learning
Recipient: Dr. Timothy Goater Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology
Congratulations to the Following 2014 Award Recipients
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Uses Technology to Enhance Student Learning
Recipient: Alison Taplay, School and Community Support Worker Program, Faculty of Health and Human Services
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Employs Experiential Learning
Recipient: Dr. Pam Shaw, Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences
Award: Teaching Design and Practice that Enhances Deep Learning
Recipient: Dr. Erik Krogh, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology
Award: Teaching Design and Practice for Community-Based Learning in Regional Communities
Recipient: Dr. Nicole Vaugeois, Department of Recreation and Tourism Management, Faculty of Management
