"Immortal is the influence of the true teacher,

priceless the legacy, immeasurable the good"

 

 

This website is dedicated to advancing the quality of teaching and learning at St. Francis Xavier University. The site provides information about events and resources in support of pedagogy and faculty development.

 

Partnerships in Learning

Early Bird Registration Extended to March 31 Dalhousie Conference on University Teaching and Learning and the Canadian eLearning Conference. April 26-28, 2011 Halifax, Nova Scotia To register now, simply visit this website.

In the rich learning environments that characterize postsecondary learning, a broad array of e-learning tools has become an essential part of the teaching and learning infrastructure. Colleagues representing a broad spectrum of roles in postsecondary learning environments invite you to join them to share expertise and experiences with respect to how technology is enabling individuals and institutions to rethink how they are optimizing their partnerships for learning. Pre-conference Workshops, April 26, 2011, Saint Mary's University Conference sessions April 27 and 28, 2011 Dalhousie University

Please note that early registration date extended

There will be funds and support available from FDC for those that attend/present.

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Dr. Angie Thompson, Recipient of 2010 3M National Teaching Fellowship

“Angie is an activist and personal role model who was the most influential force during my time at St. FX.”  Many students echo this view, saying they have been inspired, even transformed, by this charismatic teacher of human kinetics who embodies and celebrates their own aspiration to wellness, energetic enquiry, and social engagement. She lives out her university’s traditional commitment to service-learning and social justice, as she challenges her students to become advocates for health promotion in their communities and in the world. 

 

The transformative magic begins in her classes, where she and her students are a team who warm up their minds, work out, and cool down. Her commitment to students is unconditional: “She teaches her students first and her courses second.” True to the code of ethics and responsibility she shares with her students, Angie reaches out to places as diverse as Antigonish and a Ugandan village, supporting young people whose health and intellectual development are at risk.