sliccs

Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Instructor Workshop: Introduction to the SLICC Framework

Sarah Seabrook — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:03:50 +0000

Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Instructor Workshop: Introduction to the SLICC Framework Sarah Seabrook Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:03

Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Instructor Workshop: Introduction to the SLICC Framework

Location: EIT 3142

Facilitators: Dr. Simon C. Riley and Katherine Lithgow

Join Dr. Simon C. Riley (University of Edinburgh) for an interactive workshop on the S tudent-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework, an approach to self-directed experiential learning developed at the University of Edinburgh. Discover how this innovative approach allows students to design their own learning experiences, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and reflective practice. Simon will share practical insights on implementing SLICCs, discuss their impact at the University of Edinburgh, and share how including the SLICC framework could further benefit the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ.

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Supporting Self-Directed Learning at UW using the Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Framework: Preparing Students for Life After Graduation

Sarah Seabrook — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:00:56 +0000

Supporting Self-Directed Learning at UW using the Student Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) Framework: Preparing Students for Life After Graduation Sarah Seabrook Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:00

Supporting Interdisciplinary Learning Through SLICCs

Location: EIT 3142

Facilitators: Dr. Simon C. Riley and Katherine Lithgow

What’s Happening at UW
Instructor Panel: Integrating the SLICC Framework

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with instructors who will share their insights and experiences integrating the S tudent-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework. Learn how this self-directed, experiential learning approach empowers students to take control of their learning, fosters critical thinking, and encourages reflective practice. The instructors will also share their experiences integrating this model into their courses, highlighting key takeaways for other instructors interested in employing the framework. Whether you're looking to implement a self-directed learning framework or simply curious about SLICCs, this session offers valuable perspectives and practical advice.

What do our students say?
Student Panel: How SLICCs Empower Ownership of Learning

Hear from past students as they share their personal experiences undertaking a S tudent-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) project. This panel will delve into how SLICCs allow students to take ownership of their education, develop critical skills, and pursue their passions. They share their experiences undertaking the project guided by the SLICC framework, and the different ways they have been able to apply knowledge, skills and mindset gained through the SLICC project after their courses have ended. Whether you're a student curious about SLICCs or an instructor looking to understand the student perspective, this session offers lived experience on the value of SLICCs both inside the classroom and beyond.

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Workshop: Supporting Interdisciplinary Learning Through SLICCs

Sarah Seabrook — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:02:59 +0000

Workshop: Supporting Interdisciplinary Learning Through SLICCs Sarah Seabrook Thu, 09/26/2024 - 15:02

Supporting Interdisciplinary Learning Through SLICCs

Location: NH 3318

Facilitators: Dr. Simon C. Riley and Katherine Lithgow

Join us for an engaging interdisciplinary session aimed at fostering collaboration across campus. This session is intended to bring together diverse groups involved in interdisciplinary work to discuss the nature and importance of interdisciplinary education at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ. We are excited to be joined by Dr. Simon C. Riley from the University of Edinburgh to share his experiences using the Student-Led Individually Created Course (SLICC) framework to support students working on interdisciplinary teams. Dr. Katie Plaisance (Professor, Knowledge Integration) will facilitate a discussion about interdisciplinary education, provide an overview of inter- and transdisciplinarity approaches, and briefly highlight key lessons for building students’ interdisciplinary capacities. This session is an opportunity for participants to engage in a constructive dialogue and collective consider further avenues for interdisciplinary education at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ.

Our goals for this interdisciplinary session are to:

Explore and expand our understanding of what interdisciplinary education looks like at the University of ��ݮ��Ƶ.

Bring together individuals interested in interdisciplinary teaching to initiate a collaborative dialogue.

Identify the support currently available, what interdisciplinary work is happening on campus now, and consider paths forward for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Use the registration link below to reserve your spot in this session!