FINLO / FIRLT applications: closing date 19 November 2021
In line with its Learning and Teaching policy, Stellenbosch University established the Fund for Innovation and Research into Learning and Teaching (FIRLT) in 2005 in order to encourage a culture of innovation and reflection in learning and teaching at the University. The fund provides an opportunity for lecturers to innovate, evaluate effective practices and processes, and to investigate learning and teaching problems, solutions and trends. It also provides a mechanism for the dissemination of results designed to improve the quality of learning and teaching. Any lecturer, team of lecturers or Centre responsible for learning and teaching, may apply for an award.
FIRLT awards are made twice a year by a subcommittee of the Committee for Learning and Teaching. Proposals are funded up to a maximum of R50 000.
How to Apply for FIRLT Awards:
SU academic and support staff are invited to submit proposals for funding of research and innovation projects which enhance learning and teaching at SU. Proposals highlighting, but not limited to, the following themes are invited:
- Innovative assessment at SU. Assessment for learning is integral to enhancing student experience and engagement. How might you show that assessment is important to you and your students?
- Curriculum / Programme / Module renewal. Invigorating, investigating and interrogating efforts for renewal reflect your commitment and indicate that your teaching matters at SU.
- Decolonisation and/or Social Justice in learning and teaching at SU. Ensuring that our graduates exit the institution as critical citizens and change agents means that our teaching must reflect the SU graduate attributes.
- Augmented Remote Teaching Learning and Assessment (ARTLA), Hybrid and Blended Learning. Given the unique context of the pandemic, and other emergent factors contributing to electronic teaching, learning and assessment, proposals that explore aspects and dimensions of this context are encouraged.
- FIRLT proposals for small-scope projects.
- Resubmissions of revised proposals.
For more information, visit the FIRLT webpage or send an e-mail: finlo@sun.ac.za
