Dr. Cheryl Jeffs
Positions
Educational Development Consultant
Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning, TI Academic and Research Team
Editor
Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
B.A. Family Studies, University of British Columbia, 1989
Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Simon Fraser University, 2010
M.A. Adult Education, University of British Columbia, 2002
Biography
Cheryl Jeffs is an educational development consultant and faculty member at the University of Calgary’s Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. Her commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is through a range of research-informed educational programs and initiatives, courses, consultations and collaborative projects. With a diverse background in professional and educational development, Cheryl’s research interests include formative feedback for teaching development, and applications of the teaching portfolio in higher education.
Cheryl was an academic chair of the University of Calgary Conference on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching for six years, and is the founding editor of Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching. As academic lead for the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Certificates in University Teaching and Learning, Cheryl ensures participants have the best possible resources and guidance in developing teaching dossiers.
Research
Areas of Research
I am curious how the teaching portfolio became established in higher education as a means for assessment, promotion, awards, and professional development. I am currently conducting a scoping review which will include a global search for literature and documents on what is known about the purposes (tenure/promotion/career/awards), processes (evaluation), and practices (how to develop) a teaching portfolio.
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| TI 0894 | Developing Your Teaching Dossier | Fall 2018, Winter & Fall 2019, Winter 2020 & Fall 2020, Winter & Fall 2021, Winter & Fall 2022, Winter & Fall 2023 |
| TI 0898 | Emerging Teachers Development | Fall 2018, Winter & Fall 2019, Winter & Fall 2020, Winter & Fall 2021, Winter 2022 |
Projects
This scoping review will identify research evidence of what is known about the teaching dossier in higher education. Terms, definitions, origins, and evolution of the teaching dossier will be explored. The outcomes of this project will benefit educational developers and contribute to an inclusive knowledge about teaching portfolios.
Project Funding: Educational Developers Caucus Grant
July 2021 to June 2022
Co-Investigators
Alix Hayden, PhD, Shauna Rutherford, MLIS, Libraries and Cultural Resources
University of Calgary
What is a Scoping Review?
Peters, MDJ., Godfrey C., McInerney P., Munn Z., Tricco A.C., & Khalil, H. (2020). Chapter 11: Scoping Reviews. In: Aromataris E., & Munn Z. (Eds). (2020). JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis,
https://doi.org/10.46658/JBIMES-20-12
The purpose of this study is to explore and understand how Indigenous undergraduate students at the University of Calgary experience their informal learning in library spaces. Indigenous students were recruited as co-researchers to participate in an exploratory study using Photovoice, a community-based participatory research framework. Using digital cameras, the students documented their lived experiences as learners in informal spaces. They then shared their understanding of the meaning of their photos with the co-researchers. Through visualization of their experiences and conversation, we are currently exploring ways that will inform the Indigenization of library spaces as well as other informal spaces across campus so that the spaces will be more welcoming and supportive of learning for Indigenous students.
The second phase of the study occurred in an online modality. Indigenous undergraduate students were recruited to participate in a photo-elicitation project.
Project Funding: University of Calgary Teaching and Learning Grants
2019-2023
Principal Grant Holder
Alix K. Hayden, PHD, Libraries and Cultural Resources
ahayden@ucalgary.ca
Co-Investigators
Susan Beatty, MLIS, Libraries and Cultural Resources
Cheryl Jeffs, EdD
Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning
Publications
- Feedback for teaching development: Moving from a fixed to growth mindset. Jeffs, C., Nowell, L., Nelson, N., Grant, K.A., Paris, B., & Viceer, N.. Professional Development in Education. 1-14. (2021)
- Development for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars: New certificates in teaching and learning. Nowell, L, Grant, K., Berenson, C., Dyjur, P., Jeffs, C., Kelly, P., Kenny, N., & Mikita, K. . Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching, 4. 85-95. (2020)
- Something to say: Writing for publication. Hirst, S., Jeffs, C., Paris, B., Arcellana-Panillio, M., Charles, A., Hilman, B., & Hill, L. . Papers on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching, 3. 9-16. (2019)
- Applying the CARRA Model. Addy, H. & Jeffs, C.. The National Teaching & Learning Forum, 27(4). (2018)
- CARRA: Formative feedback & teaching development. Jeffs, C., Paris, B., & Piera, Y.. The National Teaching & Learning Forum, 27(4). (2018)
- Seven Voices, Seven developers, seven one things that guide our practice. Kalu, F., Dyjur, P., Berenson, C., Grant, K. A., Jeffs, C., Kenny, N. & Mueller, R.. To Improve the Academy, 37. 111-127. (2018)
- Reflections on a book club: Implications for a community of practice. Jeffsc, C.. Transformative Dialogues. (2016)
- Writing within an academic microculture: Making our practice visible. Cheryl Jeffs; Carol Berenson; Patricia Dyjur; Lorelli Nowell; Natasha A. Kenny; Kiara Mikita;; Frances Ugo Kalu; Kimberley Anne Grant; Robin Alison Mueller. Brill | Sense. 171-185. (2019)
- Indigenizing Library Spaces Using Photovoice Methodology. Beatty, S., Jeffs, C. & Hayden, A.. Library Assessment Conference Proceedings. (2020)
- Making sense of student feedback guide.. Berenson, C., & Jeffs, C. . Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. (2021)
- Teaching Philosophies and Teaching Dossiers Guide: Including Leadership, Mentorship, Supervision, and EDI. Kenny, N., Aparicio-Ting, F., Beattie, T., Berenson, C., Grant, K., Jeffs, C., Lindstrom, G., Nowell, L., & Usman, F.. Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. (2021)
- Preparing a Nomination Dossier for the 2022 University of Calgary Teaching Awards. Jeffs, C.. Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. (2021)
- Developing your Teaching Dossier Module. Jeffs, C. & Paris, B.. Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. (2021)
- Staying well while working remotely. Jeffs, C., Boyce, M., & Ovie, G.. Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning. (2020)
In the News
- Formative Feedback for Teaching Development. UCalgary News. (2019)
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