GOCs

GOC is short for Group Organized Classes. In groups of 2-5, OEE students practice being educators for their peers and are responsible for the four-hour instructional block, including a meal, activities, and providing prep/further learning resources! Groups can host the class on campus or organize a field trip, and they can lead the activities themselves or invite a guest just like a teacher would in their own class.  

Groups must submit a lesson plan one week in advance. After they present, groups meet with the program coordinator to reflect on the day and determine their grade. Instead of a “top-down” grading, the program coordinator encourages group members to debrief amongst themselves and might prompt specific reflections. Afterwards, the program coordinator will ask questions about things they noticed, before having group members grade themselves and each other anonymously. 

GOCs are your opportunity to direct your learning by practicing instruction about something you are passionate about or bringing in a guest to learn about something you wonder about. Though there are suggestions below, consider what brought you to Queen’s and what you want to take away!