Teaching Services
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THE BASICS
Over the past 10 years, I have been fortunate to teach classes in writing, composition and literature to exceptional students at Simon Fraser University, St. Paul's University (Ottawa) and the University of Ottawa. I still teach at the University of Ottawa, but I also offer instruction and curricula design to organizations and individuals on subjects related to writing, editing, composition and research.
Over the past 10 years, I have been fortunate to teach classes in writing, composition and literature to exceptional students at Simon Fraser University, St. Paul's University (Ottawa) and the University of Ottawa. I still teach at the University of Ottawa, but I also offer instruction and curricula design to organizations and individuals on subjects related to writing, editing, composition and research.
TOPICS
I provide instruction and course design on a variety of topics. These include (but are not limited to)
I provide instruction and course design on a variety of topics. These include (but are not limited to)
- the mechanics of writing (grammar, syntax and punctuation)
- planning and organizing documents
- report writing (from planning to execution)
- basic editing
- plain language writing
- oral presentations
- research methods and practices
CLASS SIZE AND COMPLEXITY
I am comfortable teaching classes of all sizes. Whether you are an individual who wants to learn new skills or an organization looking to provide training to a group of employees, I can help. The curriculum that I produce for each course is designed according to the size of the class and the classroom setting, but in all cases, I emphasize student participation and interactive learning.
The classes can also be as complex as you desire. I can provide an introduction to a topic, giving students an overview of some of the important issues and concepts, or I can provide instruction in its application—the choice is yours.
I am comfortable teaching classes of all sizes. Whether you are an individual who wants to learn new skills or an organization looking to provide training to a group of employees, I can help. The curriculum that I produce for each course is designed according to the size of the class and the classroom setting, but in all cases, I emphasize student participation and interactive learning.
The classes can also be as complex as you desire. I can provide an introduction to a topic, giving students an overview of some of the important issues and concepts, or I can provide instruction in its application—the choice is yours.
ONLINE DELIVERY
Most of the courses that I teach for the University of Ottawa involve elements of online content delivery, and I am happy to create courses for private clients that are either partially or wholly delivered online. Please be aware, however, that I do not have the capability to host those classes; you will need to provide your own delivery solutions.
Most of the courses that I teach for the University of Ottawa involve elements of online content delivery, and I am happy to create courses for private clients that are either partially or wholly delivered online. Please be aware, however, that I do not have the capability to host those classes; you will need to provide your own delivery solutions.
CURRICULA DESIGN
I won't lie: I love teaching, particularly being in a classroom and interacting with students. That does not mean, however, that I won't design classes for other people to deliver. I am happy to create a curriculum that meets your needs.
I won't lie: I love teaching, particularly being in a classroom and interacting with students. That does not mean, however, that I won't design classes for other people to deliver. I am happy to create a curriculum that meets your needs.
ARE YOU A GOOD TEACHER?
Well, I don't like to brag...so I will let some of my former students do it for me!
– "My favourite professor by far; he is really clear and relatable."
– "This is by far one of the best professors I've had so far at the University of Ottawa."
– "Lendrum is likely my favourite prof at uO and anyone would be lucky to have a class with him!"
– "I actually love him so much! He's hilarious and makes everything interesting."
Awwww—I'm blushing!
In all seriousness, my evaluations from students are consistently very high (95% or so). I may be less demanding outside of the university classroom (I am frequently told that I am too hard by my current students), but my pedagogical style remains the same: keep it useful and keep it interesting.
Well, I don't like to brag...so I will let some of my former students do it for me!
– "My favourite professor by far; he is really clear and relatable."
– "This is by far one of the best professors I've had so far at the University of Ottawa."
– "Lendrum is likely my favourite prof at uO and anyone would be lucky to have a class with him!"
– "I actually love him so much! He's hilarious and makes everything interesting."
Awwww—I'm blushing!
In all seriousness, my evaluations from students are consistently very high (95% or so). I may be less demanding outside of the university classroom (I am frequently told that I am too hard by my current students), but my pedagogical style remains the same: keep it useful and keep it interesting.
