Mission Statement

The Educational Development Office fosters and advances a culture that values excellence in teaching and learning. Working collaboratively with faculty, graduate students and administrators, the Office nurtures the enhancement of teaching and learning by:

• modeling and facilitating pedagogically sound instructional design practices and the integration of educational technologies;
• promoting, supporting, and contributing to scholarly teaching practice and educational research;
• fostering a sense of community and creating opportunities for the free exchange of ideas across the Laurier community;
• profiling and supporting teaching innovations and best practices at all levels;
• encouraging excellence through reflective practice and continuous skill development;
• providing input and direction on university policies and initiatives that support teaching and learning; and
• building relationships and networks internal and external to the university engaged in dialogue about teaching, learning and scholarship.