Better learning for all.

We foster a culture of innovation at Memorial University that creates a positive impact on learning experiences.

The following are the values that define what we believe in and how we approach our work.

Learner-centred

Foster an environment that embraces learner-centred approaches.

Collaboration

Nurture an open, supportive and positive community to create a place of belonging, where ideas and expertise are shared.

Advocacy

Influence decisions that impact teaching and learning in the best interests of learners, educators and our community.

Research

Use evidenced-based approaches, both formal and informal, to help guide our decisions and practices.

Innovation

Explore approaches that inspire and enable continuous improvement and positive change.

Inclusion and equity

Promote and create accessible, equitable environments that welcome and support diversity.

Educator-driven

Encourage educators’ active participation and engagement to inform our work.

Educational leadership

Recognize formal and informal leadership that inspires positive teaching and learning cultures and practices.

The following activities are core to CITL's operations:

• Enhance educational practices and develop educational leaders across our continuum of educators.
• Consult on the development and improvement of course and program curricula; create flexible learning experiences through course design, educational media and learning object development.
• Enhance assessment strategies; administer exams for online courses.
• Support educators in the practice of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; engage in knowledge creation and dissemination within CITL.
• Thoughtfully integrate technology and teaching practices to enhance learning.
• Develop, select and maintain the University's learning tools, and facilitate their use for students and educators.

1. Elevate the value of teaching and learning as a scholarly practice and a core pillar of the institution by defining, fostering and recognizing teaching excellence and educational leadership.
2. Understand our stakeholder needs, align core services to these needs and clearly communicate these services to inform our teaching and learning community.
3. Promote and support deep and engaged learning for all through high-impact practices, educational technologies, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
4. Work to create accessible learning experiences according to defined standards, thus enabling inclusive teaching and learning.