Course Design Institute

Program Description

The Course Design Institute supports participants who are developing new courses or programs, or who are modifying existing courses. The Institute will guide participants through the four stages of course development, focusing on strategies and approaches that will enhance student learning. The Institute will also explore ways to enhance learning and accomplishment of the Undergraduate OCAV Degree Level Expectations by integrating student inquiry into courses. By the end of the Institute, participants will have made substantive progress on their course outlines, and received extensive feedback from colleagues and members of the CST staff.

CDI is open to faculty members, contract faculty, and TAs with teaching tickets.

"Unit 1 Teaching Tickets" provide senior TAs with the opportunity to teach a course as a Course Director prior to the completion of their PhDs. It is an opportunity for senior graduate students to prepare for their up-coming roles as course instructors/designers. Applications for these positions are posted by departments and are typically invited in January. Applicants must submit a specific, as opposed to blanket, application for for such 'tickets.'

You can view our CDI resource kit online.

Are you interested in attending specialized CDIs?

• Experiential Education
• Team Based Learning
• Online/ Blended Course Design
• and the Integration of Student Learning through Research

If yes, please let us know by writing to cst@yorku.ca.