About the Learning Institute

        

Vision and mission

Vision:

The Learning Institute’s vision expresses our commitment to ensuring that learning is a catalyst in transforming the care of children.

Our vision, Better Learning. Better Outcomes. supports SickKids’ vision, Healthier Children. A Better World™.

Mission:

The Learning Institute’s mission is to:

  • Lead and innovate in paediatric training and the provision of child health education
  • Advocate for core child health academic content in all clinical programs
  • Develop local, national and international communities of educators and learners
  • Consider the education needs of all SickKids’ staff
  • Establish SickKids as the source for learning – for children, families and professionals
  • Provide an evidence base for educational practice
  • Ensure that education is the link between research and practice
  • Embed learning as core to the SickKids’ vision, mission and values
  • Recognize educators for their contribution to the health care of children