Dal Events

Faculty Certificate in Teaching and Learning Information Session

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Thursday, January 15
12:30–1 p.m.
Online
Link to register for the session

This info session will provide attendees an overview of the Faculty Certificate in Teaching and Learning program and its required components (the Core Design Course, studio courses, peer observations and the teaching dossier workshop).

Decolonizing Assessment

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This session is part of the Decolonization Workshop Series.

This four-part series invites faculty members, instructors, and teaching assistants to reflect on what it means to take a decolonial approach to teaching and learning. Drawing on Eve Tuck and K. Wayne Yang’s reminder that “decolonization is not a metaphor,” the series distinguishes decolonization from Indigenization and inclusion, and explores how colonial legacies continue to shape higher education. Together, we will consider how to reimagine virtual and in-person classroom participation, assessment practices, and our broader academic contexts in ways that are more just, relational, and responsive.

Friday, January 16, 2026
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Online
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Grades, rubrics, and tests often reflect Euro-Western notions of success. This workshop introduces alternative, relational, and culturally responsive approaches to evaluating learning, helping faculty critically examine whose knowledge is valued and how assessment can reinforce or challenge inequities.

Through attending this session, participants will learn to:

Recognize how traditional assessment methods reflect colonial and cultural assumptions.
Explore relational, inclusive, and culturally responsive assessment strategies.
Design evaluation practices that honor diverse ways of knowing and learning, while supporting student growth and success.

This session builds on concepts from the previous workshops but can be attended independently by anyone interested in transforming assessment practices.

Facilitator

Rachelle McKay, Educational Developer, Indigenous Knowledges & Ways of Knowing

Generative A.I. for the Curious and the Cautious: The TA Edition

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This session is limited to Dalhousie and the University of King's College community.

Thursday, January 22
2–3 p.m.
Killam Library, Room B400*
Link to register for the event

During an online lab, a student activates an A.I. assistant/bot that records the session and automatically shares meeting notes and transcripts with the entire class. This raises concerns about student privacy and safety, as well as the instructor's intellectual property. What should the TA do?

In this workshop, we will explore real-world scenarios like this one that teaching assistants and graduate students may encounter in their roles. We will look at three cases that mix gen A.I. with the policies, teaching practices, and course designs of a university classroom.

The workshop culminates in a collaborative activity where you'll work with others to create your own A.I.-related case scenarios and work with peers to develop practical solutions. This interactive, dynamic session is designed to equip you with concrete strategies directly applicable to your TA roles.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will:

Identify and access relevant resources for addressing generative A.I. challenges in your teaching contexts, including university policies, ethical guidelines, and practical tools.
Develop strategies for navigating complex situations involving generative A.I. in teaching and learning environments, with attention to privacy, equity, and academic integrity.
Build connections with a community of peers who are similarly navigating A.I.-related questions in their teaching practice, creating an ongoing network for support and shared learning.

Presenters

Les T. Johnson, PhD (he/him), Educational Developer (Accessible Digital Learning)
Ezgi Ozyonum, PhD (she/her), Educational Developer (Student Development)

Intended Audience

Teaching Assistants
Markers
Demonstrators
Graduate Students

*Creating an accessible and optimal learning environment is paramount for the CLT: please email us at clt@dal.ca to let us know if you anticipate any barriers we will need to remove in the learning environment, or if there is anything in particular you feel we should know that will best facilitate your learning experience. The information you share will be kept confidential and only shared with the session facilitators.

Please note that the B400 classroom is in the basement of the Killam Library. We are aware of, and apologize for, the accessibility barriers associated with this room. If you require the use of an elevator to reach this room, one of the CLT staff will have to access the elevator with you, using their key card. Please let us know in advance so that we can facilitate a smooth and timely transition to the basement.

We also ask that participants be respectful of those with significant allergies and avoid wearing perfume, aftershave, cologne, and highly scented hairspray, soaps, lotions, and shampoos.

If you have any questions please email clt@dal.ca.