The Interpersonal Skills Teaching Centre (ISTC) at Ryerson University offers a program of over 80 live, performance-based simulations designed to bring real world experience to  the classroom.  We also provide custom design of simulations, workshops and other experiential learning activities.

Unlike role play exercises or interactive com,puter programs, an ISTC simulation involves highly skilled actors trained to portray the history, personality and physical/ state of a particular character.  Each simulation is designed to recreate actual events the may occur in the workplace or learning environment.  These powerful interpersonal interactions with simulated clients, consumers, team members, employers and employees enable students to react in real time at a high level of authenticity.   The most unique feature of an ISTC simulation is the immediate, behaviour based feedback participants receive from the simulator regarding their interpersonal communication skills.

The ISTC team includes a part-time Co-ordinator,  a part-time Administrative Co-ordinator, two trainers and an ever expanding roster of actors.  The Office reports to Katherine Penny, Director, Experiential Learning Office.  The Office is located in the Sally Horsfall Eaton building, 99 Gerrard St. East, Room SHE-671.

Contact the ISTC to explore how you can use simulation to create an exceptionally engaging, inspiring learning experience.

Rheta Rosen, Coordinator
Brenda Massey-Beauregard, Administrative Coordinator
Telephone: 416-979-5000 x 4802
e-mail : jstc@ryerson.ca
website: www.ryerson.ca/ISTC/