Examples of Roles and Responsibilities

The following checklist outlines key roles and responsibilities related to Program Planning/Content/Delivery. You may use this list to check off the ones that apply to your situation and to add other ones.

• contribute to the ongoing planning and development of the LBS program in your college, e.g., attend subject working groups to evaluate and plan the program
• be familiar with the academic programs learners want to advance to and the kinds of job opportunities other learners seek
• select, adapt or develop appropriate course content in collaboration with colleagues and learners
• design learning activities that are culturally sensitive and learner-centred, i.e., respond to the different learning styles, needs, experiences of the learner
• use the principles of clear language and good instructional design in program, course and materials development
• maintain current knowledge of learning theory, course content, teaching and learning resources; participate in professional development activities; develop a professional development action plan based on regular performance review
• focus on helping learners become more self-directed by ensuring that learning activities and teaching approaches are learner-centred
• use a variety of teaching methods and approaches to engage learners and help them develop the skills they need to achieve their goals
• use strategies, as much as possible, to encourage group interaction
• be aware of and respond to the factors that affect learning and student participation in the program, e.g., learning disabilities, special needs, life-style demands, anxiety, lack of self-esteem
• help learners find ways to apply and transfer what they are learning in class to other contexts