Description The purpose of this project is to incorporate experiential learning into a study aboard program, which would transform it into an international experiential learning (IEL) program. Students enrolling in the proposed IEL program will (i) take part in a 4-week long intensive engineering course in the summer, and (ii) conduct a companion internship or […]
Description The project seeks to survey a selection of course materials in literature and linguistics courses offered in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics in order to identify, enhance, and create course materials focusing on aspects of diaspora, internationalization and indigeneity. A primary goal of the project is to develop strategies that can be […]
Description As part of York University’s Academic Plan, the University is currently reviewing their internationalization activities and objectives including internalization of the curriculum. Internationalising the curriculum involves providing students with global perspectives of their discipline and giving them a broader knowledge base for their future careers. Internationalizing the student learning outcomes of HH/NURS 4546: Global […]
Description The purpose of this project is to provide undergraduate students with an experiential learning opportunity that has two components both done in an international context: (i) taking part in a month long intensive course, and (ii) conduct a companion internship of minimum of 12 weeks. The course in the area of sustainability and manufacturing […]
Description This project leverages programs, resources for teaching and research, and relationships associated with York University's Las Nubes Project. The purpose is first to develop a model for field experiences associated with the research, conservation and educational mission of the Las Nubes Project, and second, to extend the use of York's EcoCampus and Semester Abroad […]
Description Ontario’s coal phase-out and its new climate change plan have transformed our province into a leading renewable energy destination in North America. Ontario is also home to a new community-oriented renewable energy approach located in Oxford County. The proposed project will create a signature one-week event titled the International Renewable Energy Academy (IREA). IREA […]
Description There is an urgent need to embed career relevancy and support for students’ personal and academic development within the curriculum, without compromising academic integrity, or adding greater burden on faculty. A collaboration of the Student Success Centre, Teaching Commons and Learning Commons, the purpose of this project is to develop a Moodle-based repository of […]
Description This project aims to investigate the challenges of curricular integration of first-year experience programming by building on a successful pilot initiative in which students were invited to complete a variety of modules designed to help them reflect on their academic skills and set goals for successful completion of their first year and beyond. This […]
Description This project plans to increase student success and retention among first-year economics majors through elearning technologies. In 2020-2021, this project will embed the ALEKS Placement, Preparation and Learning (PPL) System – an adaptive online learning environment – in the first-year Mathematics for Economists course, ECON1530. Using ALEKS, students write an initial formative assessment during […]
Description The purpose of this year AIF is to help students with disabilities (SWD) succeed in placement. Between 2017-2020, students participated in 9000 course-based placements programs! Experiential education provides students with "real life" opportunities to demonstrate professional standards in performing skills and to transition to their new identities as professionals. Thus, placements are critical bridges […]