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Day 2: May 13
8:30 - 9:45: Breakfast with Faculty Panel
10:00 - 11:00: Session 3 Options (see below)
11:15-12:30 Session 4 Options (see below)
Session 3 (10:00 - 11:00)
Session Title: Shaping our Classroom Presence
Presenter: Faculty Learning Community
Abstract: We are a faculty learning community of new and experienced teachers from diverse disciplines who are exploring the impact of voice and speech coaching on teacher presence.Our collaboration in this SoTL project (in process) is helping us to understand how developing our skills in verbal and nonverbal communication can shape our classroom presence (and ultimately inform our teaching practice) In this panel conversation we will tell you a bit about what we have learned so far, discuss thoughts about the centrality of communication to the field of teaching and offer you an opportunity to consider your own communication possibilities.
Session Title: "Twist and Shout": General Education Curriculum and Pedagogy One Year On
Presenter: David Clemis and General Education Faculty
Abstract: The aim of this session is to promote reflection and discussion on the teaching methods and curricular content of general education foundation level courses. This session will with a brief report on curriculum and pedagogical survey results and reports from General Education instructor focus groups conducted during 2008-09. This will be followed by an open discussion centering on several key themes:
- Interdisciplinary curriculum development;
- Structuring and managing team teaching;
- Team teaching pedagogic strategies;
- The student experience and motivation in foundation level courses;
- Justifying the curriculum -- what to teach and why (or Cluster Goals Revisited).
Session Title: Continuous Connections with Learners
Presenter: Rod Corbett
Abstract: Electronic learning journals allow you to monitor what learners are thinking both inside and outside of class. Electronic learning portfolios help you monitor their completion of assignments while putting the onus on them to demonstrate what they have learned and how well they understand it.
Session Title: Finding Inspiration in the Field
Presenters:
Julie Cormack, Archaeology, Jordan
John Winterdyk, Justice, Europe
Yasmin Dean, Social Work, Dubai
Aileen Wight-Felske, Disability Studies, United Kingdom
Ian Sherrington, Physical Education, Baffin Island
Terry Field, Journalism, Mexico
Dianne Woods, Business, Europe and North America
Abstract:
Have you ever sailed among icebergs? Taken part in an archaeological dig in Jordan? Filmed a documentary in Mexico? Our panel will share how taking students outside their comfort zones geographically and intellectually can challenge them to turn on, tune in, reach out, and find inspiration
Session Title: Ethically Bound: A Journey Towards the MRFA's New Code of Ethics
Presenters: Sinc MacRae, Chair, MRFA Ethics Committee, and David Hyttenrauch, President, MRFA
Abstract:The MRFA is both a labour organization and a self-governing professional association. Our Ethics Committee is responsible for our code of ethics, but the current code is not meeting the needs of a growing organization. Join us for discussion of the principles and values informing our new draft code.
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Session 4 (11:15 - 12:30)
Session Title: On TARGET: Presenting Possibilities for Evaluating Teaching
Presenters: The Advisory Group on Evaluation of Teaching (TARGET)
Margy MacMillan, Maureen Mitchell, Allison MacKenzie, Anita Angelini, Geoff Owens, Brian Sevick, Karen Manarin
Abstract: What does research reveal about teaching evaluation? TARGET has compiled and summarized salient research on the issues associated with this field. Members of this resource group will report their findings on such issues as student evaluation of instruction, teaching portfolios, peer and chair evaluations, self-evaluation, practices at other institutions, and formative and summative evaluation.
Session Title: Multiple and Diverse Approaches to Success
Presenters: Faculty in the Department of Education and Schooling
Abstract: This presentation demonstrates how a range of assessment techniques and approaches have been integrated through the curriculum. Techniques include: observation and e-journals, demand essays, self and peer teaching evaluations, internet evaluations, power-point presentations, e-teaching portfolios, web-quests, group and video presentations, poster-papers, performance assessment, situated learning experiences and reflective field experience reports.
Session Title: Spirituality and the Classroom
Presenters: William Bunn, Theresa Matus & Monique Verhoef
Abstract: What does spirituality mean? Have you ever had a sense that there is a spiritual dimension to education? If so, how can the classroom space be one that welcomes the spirit? If you've asked any one of these questions or just wonder about all the buzz around spirituality in higher education, join us for this ongoing open dialogue that explores these questions and offers the opportunity to hear each other’s thoughts, ideas, opinions, and practical suggestions.
Session Title: What's the Scoop on SoTL and the Scholars of Teaching and Learning?
Presenters: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Research Group
Abstract: What the heck is SoTL and why is it of interest to us? Wouldn’t you love to provide evidence to your colleagues of things that really work in the classroom? Or things that really don’t? Have you ever wondered how to do this? A new program at Mount Royal encourages projects of this nature. Under the guidance of Richard Gale, renowned Carnegie Scholar, ten faculty members are developing in-class research projects to be launched in the fall of 2009. Come and join us in our ongoing discussion about research questions and methods, gathering evidence, and ethics applications.
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