Welcome to Week 4! | ITAS | Seneca Polytechnic

Please find some best practices in teaching and learning below:

🎯 Pedagogy & Instructional Design

• Align assessments clearly with course learning outcomes so students understand expectations
• Use varied assessment methods (projects, presentations, written work) to support diverse learners
• Integrate active learning strategies to increase engagement and deepen understanding
• Communicate assessment criteria, rubrics, and expectations clearly at the start of the term

📝 Feedback & Seneca Assessment Policy

• Provide meaningful, constructive feedback linked to learning outcomes
• Return results and feedback within 10 Seneca business days or before the next assessment (as per Seneca Student Assessment Policy)
• Inform students in advance if feedback timelines need to change
• Offer feedback through multiple channels (e.g. written, rubric-based, in-class, office hours)

🌱 Supporting Student Success & Inclusion

• Differentiate assessments to promote equity and accessibility
• Encourage student reflection and self-assessment
• Create opportunities for students to discuss feedback and next steps
• Use assessment results to refine teaching and improve learning experiences

🔗 Continuing Professional Learning & Teaching Resources

• Explore more teaching best practices through Seneca’s Teaching & Learning Centre
• Access pedagogy guides, lesson planning tools, and active learning strategies
• Participate in professional development (PD) workshops and classes to strengthen teaching practice
• Take advantage of consultations, learning communities, and instructional design support

👉 Teaching & Learning Centre: https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/39/the-teaching-learning-centre/home