The Teaching and Learning Innovation Digest - May 2023
Welcome to a truly special edition of the Teaching and Learning Innovation Digest! Our seventh annual academic publication has assumed an incredibly meaningful shape and form for a number of reasons. Not only did we receive an enthusiastic response with over 30 submissions via our institutional broadcast, but we also have consciously and intentionally embraced the principles of Universal Design for Learning by attempting to represent and celebrate the varied forms of expressions therein. From reflective essays, poetry, visual and performing arts, podcasts, video conversations to scholarly work, academic and applied research, news and updates, and interviews, this is truly a power-packed publication!
Welcome to a truly special edition of the Teaching and Learning Innovation Digest! Our seventh annual academic publication has assumed an incredibly meaningful shape and form for a number of reasons. Not only did we receive an enthusiastic response with over 30 submissions via our institutional broadcast, but we also have consciously and intentionally embraced the principles of Universal Design for Learning by attempting to represent and celebrate the varied forms of expressions therein. From reflective essays, poetry, visual and performing arts, podcasts, video conversations to scholarly work, academic and applied research, news and updates, and interviews, this is truly a power-packed publication!
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Conclusions<br />
Participants reflected a learning environment that supported their ability to develop relationships<br />
promoted a sense of empowerment. This found that blended learning environments that<br />
balanced online learning <strong>and</strong> in-person learning supported this over exclusively online<br />
learning. Participants reflected that their perception of empowerment was impacted by access to<br />
technology, financial barriers, <strong>and</strong> hidden curriculums.<br />
Participants reflected that their sense of empowerment was impacted by the level of support provided<br />
by the instructor. <strong>The</strong>y found that instructors who were able to connect with students, provided<br />
h<strong>and</strong>s-on support, flexibility in the course, used a variety of teaching methods, <strong>and</strong> supported<br />
student’s ability to make decisions independently led to a higher perception of empowerment.<br />
Credits<br />
86 per cent of students (N=32)<br />
agreed that the course evaluations<br />
supported them in achieving their long<br />
term goals.<br />
Student perceptions of motivation<br />
in attending <strong>and</strong> participating in<br />
their course<br />
<strong>The</strong> majority of students (N=32) indicated that they agreed that<br />
instructors were equipped to facilitate empowerment in the<br />
course. At least 10 per cent of respondants indicated that there was<br />
potential for development in this area.<br />
<strong>The</strong><br />
majority<br />
of students<br />
indicated that they felt<br />
motivated to attend <strong>and</strong><br />
participate in class, <strong>and</strong><br />
to complete tasks <strong>and</strong><br />
assignments versus<br />
exclusively online<br />
Student perceptions of motivation<br />
towards completing tasks<br />
<strong>and</strong> assignments<br />
Contributors:<br />
Twinkle Garg (RA)<br />
Maria Vergel (RA)<br />
Affiliates:<br />
This project was funded by the Scholarship of <strong>Teaching</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Learning</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>The</strong> Business School.<br />
Related Resources<br />
Brown, M., <strong>and</strong> Kiriakidis, P. (2007). Student Empowerment In An Online Program. College <strong>Teaching</strong><br />
Methods <strong>and</strong> Styles Journal, 47-54.<br />
https://www.clutejournals.com/index.php/CTMS/article/view/5586/5669<br />
Frymier, A. B., Shulman, G. M., <strong>and</strong> Marian, H. (1996). <strong>The</strong> Development of a Learner Empowerment<br />
Measure. Communication Education, 183-199.<br />
Guo, F., <strong>and</strong> Hoben, J. L. (2020). <strong>The</strong> Impact of Student Empowerment <strong>and</strong> Engagement on <strong>Teaching</strong><br />
in Higher Education: A Comparative Investigation of Canadian <strong>and</strong> Chinese Postsecondary<br />
Settings. In Mukadam, <strong>and</strong> A. A., Student Empowerment in Higher Education. Reflecting on<br />
<strong>Teaching</strong> Practice <strong>and</strong> Learner Engagement (pp. 153-165). Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH.<br />
Guzelderli, A. (2019). A Survey Study On Student’s Sense of Empowerment In An English Prepatory<br />
Program At A State University. Middle East Technical University.<br />
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