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Teaching New Undergraduates: What I Have Learned and Unlearned Online
In this session, Brad will share his extensive experience as a student success librarian and instructor working with new college and university students. His unique position allows him to offer valuable perspectives on these students' challenges while transitioning to higher education.
By focusing on a student-centred approach, Brad will discuss various strategies to enhance engagement and support for new undergraduates. These could include understanding the diverse backgrounds and experiences that students bring and the impact of technology and social media on their learning and social interactions.
Additionally, Brad will share his unlearning experience, which suggests a critical reflection on traditional teaching methods and assumptions about student readiness, adapting instructional techniques to meet the evolving needs of today's students and how to foster a supportive learning environment that acknowledges the unique challenges of transitioning from high school to university. This session is designed to inspire educators to think critically about their teaching practices and to cultivate a more inclusive and responsive educational landscape for all students.
- Date:
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Time:
- 1:15pm - 2:15pm
- Time Zone:
- Saskatchewan Time (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Biography:
Brad Doerksen brings over 25 years of experience in post-secondary education to his current role as the Student Success Librarian at the University of Regina. In this position, he coordinates library programs and services tailored to support undergraduate students in their academic journey. Throughout his career, Brad has held various student-focused roles in library services, administration, and academia, including 15 years as an adjunct instructor in history. His passion lies in helping students understand the processes of discovery within their disciplines, enabling them to learn, integrate, and apply essential research skills. Brad is dedicated to fostering information literacy, equipping students for success in their studies and preparing them as capable researchers for an increasingly information-dependent world.