| Title | Supporting first-year students’ transition to university studies in Land and Food Systems: A Redesign of LFS 100 (Introduction to Land, Food and Community) |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Land & Food Systems |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2018 |
| Completion | 12/31/2019 |
| Project Summary | The Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) recognizes the importance of supporting our first-year students as they adjust to the challenges of learning in a university environment. Through the redesign of LFS 100 (Introduction to Land, Food and Community), this project will support first-year LFS students’ transition to university studies by enhancing their engagement, sense of belonging in the academic community, self-directed learning skills, and preparation for upper-year classes. Based on the results of a thorough situational assessment (including the systematic evaluation of current LFS 100 students’ experiences and perspectives as they make the transition to learning in a large university context), the redesign of LFS 100 will provide an essential foundation for students’ learning throughout their undergraduate studies. A variety of learner-centered activities and materials (including online open educational resources) will be created to provide a significant learning experience at a critical stage of students’ academic development. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2018/2019 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Candice Rideout |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 45,444 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Candice Rideout, Senior Instructor, Food, Nutrition and Health, Faculty of Land and Food Systems (LFS) |