Join us over coffee & donuts to have open discussions with fellow faculty on various teaching and learning topics. Faculty are encouraged to share best practices, successes, challenges, and tips for success.
Learning Cafés are meant to be a safe space where faculty can speak freely without judgment. These are informal in nature so there is no formal instruction. Learning Cafés take place in-person at the South Campus. Topics are released monthly along with a registration link via college email. The CAE looks forward to plenty of enriching conversation and intriguing ideas to help our SCC faculty flourish in the classroom.
Upcoming Learning Cafés:
Join us on Friday, September 26 from 10-11:30 in Room A2142 on South Campus for coffee as we chat about Compassionate Pedagogy.
Higher education is evolving—and so are the needs of our students. As faculty, we are increasingly called to balance academic rigor with human understanding. This interactive workshop explores the principles and practices of compassionate pedagogy—an approach that centers empathy, flexibility, and care without compromising educational standards.
We invite you to read this website from the University of Manitoba to inform our discussion.
Photo by Linda Söndergaard on Unsplash
Past Learning Cafés:
- April 2025: Compassionate Pedagogy
- March 2025: Open Educational Resources (OEWeek)
- January 2025: Academic Integrity with Chairs
- December 2024: Open Educational Resources
- November 2024: 2 B Me: Talking 2SLGBTQ+ (Trans Day of Remembrance)
- October 2024: Open Access: What is it and why does it matter in degree programs?
- May 2024: Student Writing
- March 2024: Trauma-Informed Teaching
- February 2024: ChatGPT
- January 2024: Group Work
- November 2023: Generative AI - Pros and Cons
- October 2023: Teaching Portfolios
- September 2023: The Importance of Feedback
- May 2023: The Post-Covid Wave
- March 2023: Demystifying Accessible Learning Materials
- February 2023: Talking with Students About Academic Integrity
- January 2023: Pedagogy of Care
- November 2022: Blackboard Templates with Students in Mind