Schedule

Pedagogical Approaches of Experiential Learning through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) (E/SI)

April 24, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Stream: Supporting Teaching, Learning and Student Success
Location: 518

Through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), Global Skills Opportunity participants have gained applicable skills and knowledge, and have developed new collaborations. Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture will provide three examples where COIL opportunities have amplified learning experiences at both partnering institutions: Rhodes University, South Africa- African Wildlife Ecology Course; PWANI and RIAT Universities, Kenya- Certificate in International Aquatic Rearing Practices; NSDC and Sir Arthur Lewis College, Saint Lucia- Skills to Access the Green Economy CBET technical skills. Competency-based education training (CBET) was initially delivered through COIL and proficiencies amplified through in-person training. Innovative pedagogical approaches have allowed direct sharing of knowledge which in turn transpired to immediate applications within the classrooms.  Templates of training offered will be provided utilizing aquaculture and agri-processing as key examples.  

Speakers
Audrie-Jo McConkey, Senior Instructor - Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture
David Parks, Project and Advancement Coordinator, International, Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture
Margie Hartling, Senior Instructor, Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Agriculture