2019 Jan-Feb SAFAGRAM
This issue has an interesting article on SIR replacement. You may be aware that SAIT is on the hunt for a new tool to measure teacher effectiveness. Is another survey-type measure going to replace the current SIRs? Al Brown provides arguments for why this may not be the way to go.
International students form a big part of the SAIT community. How can you help them as faculty? Classroom inclusion is often a key piece of the puzzle. The higher education and work experience of a number of international students is a potential classroom source of diversity and discussion. Moira MacLoughlin interviews Stacey Barefoot, Associate Director of the International Centre, and gives us the inside view on how these important students are supported throughout their time at SAIT.
Students might also benefit from measures designed to instill professionalism. Eugene Blanchard walks us through his approach to this important industry requirement.