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About SFU

Our teaching and learning directions

Teaching and learning are integral activities at Simon Fraser University. Recent institutional initiatives have provided further direction. Below are the vision and principles for teaching and learning at Simon Fraser and links to important initiatives. .

Draft Vision and Principles

Simon Fraser University creates, values, and supports diverse, meaningful learning experiences. Teaching and learning are central to our culture and practice.

We support, develop, and reward effective teaching and learning.

  1. Teaching and research are central to the University's mission; both are valued and rewarded as important scholarly activities.
  2. Teaching and learning are visible, celebrated and showcased.
  3. Our students have access to rich learning experiences and benefit from the relations among research, teaching, and learning.
  4. We engage in inquiry about teaching, and support pedagogical innovation to enhance our practices and student learning.
  5. Our teaching is continually evaluated to promote and ensure the highest quality of teaching and learning.