Dalhousie University Courses

Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching

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This free online course provides preparation for current and future STEM faculty members in effective teaching strategies and the evidence that supports these strategies. Participants will learn how to (a) engage students in active learning in classrooms using strategies such as peer instruction and problem-based learning, (b) develop methods to help their students think more like experts in their fields using inquiry-based labs and similar activities, (c) turn their classrooms into learning communities through cooperative learning and using the diverse perspectives of their students, and (d) use approaches like flipped classrooms that make it possible to build active and collaborative learning into their classes.This course builds on the CIRTL Network course, " An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching. " That course is recommended, but not required, as a prerequisite for participating in this course.

Behind the Scenes: Addressing weight bias and stigma in obesity

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Obesity is a global epidemic and a major contributor to the growing burden of chronic diseases. Preventing and managing obesity is well recognized to be a complex and difficult undertaking in large part due to the multiple influences on weight management. The management of obesity has primarily focused on individual behaviour with little attention to social, cultural and environmental influences.A person’s weight is a sensitive topic to address, especially in the Western world, and individuals living with obesity are often marginalized, highly stigmatized in society and personally blamed for their condition, by both the health professionals they seek support from and the broader public.This course will provide an overview of the causes and consequences of obesity, with a focus on promoting a balanced understanding of the complex factors that have led to a rise in obesity rates globally and their implications for obesity management and prevention. As participants move through the content, they will be challenged to reflect on their own attitudes towards obesity and to critically appraise how these are shaped by broader societal attitudes. After completing the course, participants will have gained an appreciation of the causes and consequences of obesity and better insight into how to approach individuals experiencing obesity in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. Participants who wish to complete the course requirements can register for a citation of completion for a nominal fee. 

Exploring Sustainability

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This online course explores diverse ideas of sustainability. Historians, architects, biologists, archaeologists and political scientists guide you through complex questions related to food production, indigenous-settler relations, land use, energy, resource allocation, water and urbanization. Learn through engaging videos and online discussions.