Spring Perspectives on Teaching Conference - May 14, 2013
Date: May 14, 2013
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Social Science Centre, Room 2050
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Welcoming Remarks John Doerksen, Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & Students) |
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. SSC 2050 |
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Keynote Session Connecting High Impact Practices with Deep Learning Tricia A. Seifert, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto The talk will draw from research done on high impact practices (first year seminars, learning communities, common intellectual experiences, service-learning, internships) and work on the mechanisms within those practices that contribute to deep student learning. This will be an interactive keynote with participants reflecting on their use of high impact practices in their teaching and the intentionality to which they infuse those practices with high expectations, prompt feedback, and a supportive environment to question assumptions and explore diverse perspectives. Dr. Tricia A. Seifert has been an assistant professor in the Higher Education program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) since 2009. Her research interests include understanding the role of postsecondary cultures, organizational structures, environments and experiences in student learning and success. She is currently PI on the Supporting Student Success research project which examines institutional cultures and organizational structures in Ontario's postsecondary institutions with regard to supporting student success. Her research has received funding from SSHRC, the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation, HEQCO, and the Connaught New Researcher program at the University of Toronto. Dr. Seifert received the American College Personnel Association's Emerging Scholar award in 2010, recently edited a monograph for the New Directions in Institutional Research series titled, Longitudinal Assessment for Institutional Improvement (2010), and has published articles in the Journal of College Student Development, Research in Higher Education, and the Journal of Higher Education. She has served on the editorial boards of Sociology in Education and the Journal of College Student Development and is the Associate Editor for New Directions in Institutional Research. |
9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. SSC 2050 |
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Refreshment Break |
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
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Concurrent Session A – Choose One Session |
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Session A-1 Community Service Learning (CSL): High Impact Teaching and Learning that Transforms Classroom and Community Facilitator: Stephanie Hayne Beatty, Student Success Centre Over the past decade, CSL has emerged in Canadian higher education as a powerful pedagogy that supports both student learning and community development. Hear about the potential impacts from two Western faculty members currently teaching CSL courses, as well as students who have benefited from meaningful practical application of their classroom learning. Learn about the CSL support available at The Student Success Centre related to curriculum design, partnership development, and student assessment. |
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SSC 2036 |
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Session A-2 Writing to Learn: Approaches that Work Facilitator: Karyn Olsen, Teaching Support Centre When we focus on teaching students how to write, we sometimes forget that the process of writing can be a powerful tool for student learning. Please join this discussion led by experts on writing-intensive courses. Panelists will share their strategies for encouraging effective writing in undergraduate classes, and reflect on the impact of writing-focused coursework. |
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SSC 2050 |
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Break |
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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Concurrent Session B – Choose One Session |
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Session B-1 Transformative Learning Through Collaboration Facilitator: Debra Dawson, Teaching Support Centre Collaborative and group learning projects have been identified as a high impact teaching practice that can lead to deep learning in our undergraduate students. Panelists in this session will discuss how collaborative learning was integrated into a large first year science course and the HBA program at Western. Participants in this session will have the opportunity to also discuss their experiences with embedding collaborative learning into the curriculum. |
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. SSC 2050 |
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Session B-2 Global Learning: Bringing the World to Western Facilitator: Karyn Olsen, Teaching Support Centre Join this panel discussion to learn more about the international education component of two undergraduate courses offered at Western. These courses challenge students to explore viewpoints and life experiences different from their own, ultimately providing a deeper appreciation of the course material. Panelists will describe their experiences managing courses with international education components, and share their thoughts on the impact of experiential learning. |
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. SSC 2036 |
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Refreshment Break |
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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Plenary Session Panel Discussion with Deans/Associate Deans: High Impact Educational Practices Across the Faculties Facilitator: John Doerksen, Vice-Provost (Academic Programs & Students) The panel of Deans/Associate Deans will share their perspectives on High Impact Educational Practices in their Faculties. The session will include the opportunity for discussion between the panel, Dr. Tricia Seifert, and session attendees. |
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. SSC 2050 |
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Registration is free. |
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