Innovations in Teaching & Learning
The Innovations in Teaching and Learning certificate prepares participants for advanced practice in clinical, simulation, and classroom education. The certificate adopts an online approach of the learning experiences.
The first course focuses on foundational learning theory and evidence-based models. The second course explores development of self as educator, relational aspects of teaching and learning and teaching context. Integrative seminars in the third course provide an opportunity to learn about specific teaching modalities and strategies such as simulation, signature pedagogies and updating traditional classrooms.In the final course, participants develop their own personal teaching philosophy and complete a demonstration teaching project.
Practicing RN explores love of patient teaching
Having completed UCalgary Nursing's Innovations in Teaching and Learning certificate, Tralene Grillone, BN’03, is on track to complete her Master of Nursing in 2022
Graduate Certificate Connect Dates
UCalgary Nursing offers all Graduate Certificate courses online.
All courses in this program require students to attend instructor-led Connect Days, which are delivered online at scheduled dates and times (as listed in course outline). Students who do not attend Connect Days will normally be withdrawn from the associated course, as per the Graduate Calendar.
Student Connect days will continue as scheduled in a virtual format.
Sept. 23, 2023
FALL 2023
NURS 622
2 days September 23-24
Sept. 24, 2023
FALL 2023
NURS 622
2 days September 23-24
March 2, 2024
WINTER 2024
NURS 624
2 days March 2-3
March 3, 2024
WINTER 2024
NURS 624
2 days March 2-3
May 25, 2024
SPRING 2024
NURS 626
2 days May 25-26
May 26, 2024
SPRING 2024
NURS 626
2 days May 25-26
July 20, 2024
SUMMER 2024
NURS 628
2 days July 20-21
July 21, 2024
SUMMER 2024
NURS 628
2 days July 20-21
NURS 622 - Fall 2023
Foundational Philosophy for Teaching and Learning Across Contexts
Prepares students to teach in direct settings, simulation, online, as well as conventional classrooms. Focuses on building a philosophy for teaching and learning that incorporates foundational teaching and learning theory applicable to a variety of student contexts.
NURS 624 - Winter 2024
People, Places, and Relationships
Involves the critical examination of teaching and learning specific to advancing professional practice with emphasis on cultivating relationships for learning, learning across diversity. Also focuses on generation of possibilities for change and innovation and consolidation of preferred teaching and learning practices in a selected focus of study.
*Prerequisite(s): NURS 622
NURS 626 - Spring 2024
Integrative Seminars: Current Trends in Teaching and Learning
Introduces specialized topics in teaching and learning and provides an opportunity to engage in critical reflection and analysis. Students will explore a variety of teaching and learning strategies within multiple contexts. and develop their individualized teaching practice.
*Prerequisite(s): NURS 624
NURS 628 - Summer 2024
Specialized Practice Demonstration
Students will provide a demonstration of innovative teaching and learning strategies within a focused context (online, simulation, classroom, or clinical practice). Formulation and delivery of a proposed teaching and learning advanced practice demonstration will include a final report and recommendations.
*Prerequisite(s): NURS 626
Still have questions, contact the Graduate Programs Office