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Deadline to apply is January 11, 2016

Call for Proposals

Overview
These grants are intended to encourage and support educators to develop new and innovative methods in teaching and learning through evidenced-based projects. The purpose of these grants is to:

Develop new teaching methods
-Enhance the learning experience of students at Dalhousie University
-Assess new courses and methods
-Assist in transferring knowledge about teaching and learning throughout the university community
-Develop interest in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Projects may focus on but are not exclusive to:
-Re-design of a course or program
-Development of a new course or program
-Development of new methods to teach an existing course
-Development of educational resources
-Assessment of impact on student learning
-Using technology to enhance student learning
-New Approaches to Assessment
-Award Categories

Grant Type 1: Design and/or Development (http://www.dal.ca/dept/clt/awards_grants/Grants/Teaching_scholar_grants/App_DD.html)
Two grants with amounts of up to $5000
These grants will support design and development of the following:
-Development of a new course, teaching method, or program
-Re-design of a course or program
-Development of new teaching and learning resources
-Development and or implementation of technology that enhances student learning

Grant Type 2: Assessment of Impact on Student Learning (http://www.dal.ca/dept/clt/awards_grants/Grants/Teaching_scholar_grants/App_Assessment.html)
Four grants with amounts up to $2500
These grants will be awarded to investigate the impact of a new course or teaching method on student learning.

Any questions or requests for assistance with the development of proposals may be directed to:

Deborah Kiceniuk, PhD, Associate Director
Centre for Learning and Teaching
494 3808 or deborah.kiceniuk@dal.ca