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PRIMER: Optimizing the Synchronous Online Learning Environment (SOLE)

March 9, 2022
All Audiences, Classroom Teaching, Clinical Teaching, Guide, Resource Hub, Technology Enhanced Learning

The purpose of this PRIMER is to help teachers optimize synchronous on-line learning environments (SOLE), where teachers/instructors/ facilitators and learners are interacting together in real time.

Exploring cognitive integration of basic science and its effect on diagnostic reasoning in novices

March 4, 2022
All Audiences, Article, Resource Hub, Teaching, Theories of education

Integration of basic and clinical science knowledge is increasingly being recognized as important for practice in the health professions.

Developing the experts we need: Fostering adaptive expertise through education

March 4, 2022
All Audiences, Article, Resource Hub, Teaching, Theories of education

Three key educational approaches have been shown to foster the development of adaptive expertise: learning that emphasizes understanding, providing students with opportunities to embrace struggle and discovery in their learning, and maximizing variation in the teaching of clinical concepts. There is solid evidence that a commitment to these educational approaches can help medical educators to set trainees on the path towards adaptive expertise.

Report of the University of Toronto Anti-Semitism Working Group

March 2, 2022
Advocacy, All Audiences, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Guide, Resource Hub

Anti-Semitism Education

March 2, 2022
Advocacy, All Audiences, Anti-Oppression, Anti-Racism, Resource Hub, Video

This video charts the history of antisemitism from its origins until today. It tackles the hard questions about different and changing forms of antisemitism, persistent anti-Jewish stereotypes, the complex racial position of Jews in contemporary America, and the precise line between criticism of Israel and antisemitism.

Information for Faculty and Academic Staff on Effective Accommodations for Placements, and Practicums

March 2, 2022
Accessibility, Advocacy, All Audiences, Guide, Resource Hub

For some students, the demands of a clinical environment reveal unexpected disability-related issues that might not have required accommodations in the past.

Demystifying Academic Accommodations

March 2, 2022
Accessibility, Advocacy, All Audiences, Guide, Resource Hub

This document has been created to provide instructors with information about accommodating students with disabilities.

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Faculty Mentoring for Teaching at U of T

March 2, 2022
All Audiences, Leadership, Mentorship and Coaching, Resource Hub, Website

P2P is a faculty mentoring for teaching program run by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) that involves a cohort of paired colleagues collaborating through structured, facilitated workshops and 1-1 partnerships to improve the quality of their course, the student learning experience, and to offer a supportive space for instructors to try new strategies, approaches and build confidence in their teaching.

More Than Pronouns: A Dialogue on Trans-Inclusion in the Workplace

March 2, 2022
Advocacy, Allyship, Anti-Oppression, Resource Hub, Video

Navigating a career can feel complicated or confusing. For trans and nonbinary people, there can be additional barriers in place which make the process even more complex.

Culture, Equity, and Justice in Occupational Therapy Practice

March 2, 2022
Advocacy, Anti-Oppression, Equity,Inclusion and Justice, Guide, Health Professions, Postgraduate Medical Education, Resource Hub

This guide outlines specific expectations for how occupational therapists (OTs) can provide services that are culturally safer while upholding the human rights of all clients and the people that OTs work with. These expectations apply to all OTs. Those in macro-level roles, such as leading and teaching, will be especially influential in actioning this work.