As Research Associate at CTE, Shirley supports research about teaching and learning with a focus on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

During the course of her graduate studies, Shirley attended conferences and workshops themed around enhancing teaching through scholarly activities. While working as a TA and sessional instructor, her interest in teaching and learning in higher education grew. These experiences served as the catalyst for greater understanding and interest in teaching and learning research. In 2009 she began a research assistantship with Professor Frederick Evers, (past director of Teaching Support Services at the University of Guelph), on a two part study funded by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario, entitled “Faculty Engagement in Teaching Development Activities”.

Following a comprehensive literature review (Phase One of the study); Phase Two of the study included focus groups and a survey to investigate faculty engagement in teaching development activities across six Ontario Universities. Shirley welcomes the opportunity to push the parameters of teaching and learning and is excited to bring her experience as a student, TA, research assistant and sessional instructor to CTE.

Shirley received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph, where she also teaches part-time in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development.

Selected Professional Highlights

The Centre for Teaching Excellence
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