LevEL up to WIL: Creating sustainable frameworks in your classroom for work integrated learning

LevEL up to WIL: Creating sustainable frameworks in your classroom for work-integrated learning  

Dates and Times:

November 17, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – online  

November 24, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – in person (off-site field trip planned details TBC)

December 1, 9:00 am – 11:30 am – online   

Location: ​​Online Synchronous​ & In-person (off-site field trip planned) 

*A Zoom link for online sessions will be sent to workshops participants prior to the workshop.

Facilitators: ​Yi Cui & Tania Loken

Work integrated learning (WIL) can take many forms, from course-based projects and community-engaged learning to field experiences and workplace placements. This workshop will help faculty explore how to take experiential learning (EL) to WIL.  And how it can be intentionally designed to create meaningful learning experiences that connect course outcomes, student learning, and partner needs. 

Using CEWIL Canada’s educator-focused resources and quality frameworks, participants will work through a staged approach to WIL design and implementation. The workshop will be practical and participatory, with participants applying activities directly to one of their own courses or program areas, engaging in peer discussion and feedback, and exploring how sustainable partnerships can support WIL over time. In keeping with the experiential nature of WIL, the face-to-face component may also include an off-campus sample experience. 

By the end of the workshop, participants will have developed a near-complete WIL-integrated course idea, identified existing and potential partners, and drafted a staged, multi-year plan for integrating WIL within a course or program. 

Note: Microsoft 365 Copilot was used to assist with the description; editing, clarity, and grammar. All ideas, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions are the author's own.  

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to… 

• Identify opportunities for experiential learning (EL) leading to work integrated learning (WIL) exploration in your teaching context.  

• Develop evidence-based learning, reflection, and assessment strategies for WIL projects or placements that assess student personal and academic growth.  

• Integrate institutional resources to create inclusive and ethical WIL experiences for all students and partners.  

• Design intentional EL or WIL learning experiences aligned with course learning outcomes and partner needs using the CEWIL Canada’s AAA Quality Framework for alignment 

Note: Microsoft 365 Copilot was used to assist with the description, editing, clarity, and grammar. All ideas, analysis, interpretations, and conclusions are the author's own.