Academic Practice Events
2008-2009
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Title
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Postgraduate Events
Workshops
Courses
Seminars
Reading Circle
Facilitator
New Staff
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1st – 3rd Oct 08
Introduction to Teaching for New Academic Staff
(2.5 day course)
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, Ms. Ann Lahiff, Institute of
Education, London & Ms. Catherine Kane, CLT
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6th- 8th Jan 09
Introduction to Teaching for New Academic Staff
(2.5 day course)
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, Ms. Ann Lahiff, Institute of
Education, London & Ms. Catherine Kane, CLT
Supervision
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23rd - 25th Sep 08
Fourth Level Supervision Process and Practice
(for each Faculty)
Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Jacqueline Potter &
Dr. David Delany, CAPSL
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25th Nov 08
Research Supervisors Workshop
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, CAPSL
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11th Mar 09
Research Supervisors Workshop
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, CAPSL
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3rd Apr 09
Effective Approaches that Support Postgraduate Students’
Thesis and Paper Writing
Prof. Gina Wisker, University of Brighton
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14th Jan 09
Supporting Masters Students:Improving the Dissertation
Performanc
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, CAPSL
Continuing Professional Development Courses
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Oct - Nov 08
Accelerated Learning - Advanced Learning and Adaptive
Problem Solving Techniques: Practical Lessons from
Cognitive Science (six session course)
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Jan – Mar 09
Developing a Reflective Teaching Portfolio for
Continuing Professional Development (six session course)
Dr. Ciara O’Farrell, CAPSL
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2nd Dec 08
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
Dr. Ciara O’Farrell, CAPSL
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13th Jan 09
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
Dr. Ciara O’Farrell, CAPSL
Dr. David Delany, CAPSL
Curriculum and Assessment for Learning
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31st Oct 08
Supporting ‘Learning to Learn’ in Higher Education
Dr. Linda Rush, Edge Hill University
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27th Jan 09
Making Learning Happen
Prof. Phil Race, Leeds Metropolitan University
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27th Jan 09
Aligning Learning Outcomes, Teaching and Assessment
Prof. Phil Race, Leeds Metropolitan University
10th Mar 09
Developing/Implementing Enquiry-Based Learning in Large
Classes
Dr. Geraldine O’Neill, UCD
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23rd Apr 09
The Qualitative Analysis of Concept Maps: Some
Unforeseen Consequences and Emerging Opportunities
Dr. Ian Kinchin, King’s College London
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23rd Apr 09
The Pedagogy of PowerPoint
Dr. Ian Kinchin, King’s College London
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15th May
Supporting Academic Writing for Faculty and Students
Dr. Sarah Moore, University of Limerick
Academic Practice Events
2008-2009
Date
Title
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Postgraduate Events
Workshops
Courses
Seminars
Reading Circle
Facilitator
Academic Writing and Publication
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9th Mar 09
Academic Publishing in the 21st Century: Markets and
Technology, Survival and Change
Ms. Josie Dixon, Consultant
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14th Apr 09
Writing for Academic Journals
Dr. Rowena Murray, University of Strathclyde
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14th Apr 09
Writing a Book Proposal
Dr. Rowena Murray, University of Strathclyde
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15th Apr 09
Mini-Retreat for Academic Writers
Dr. Rowena Murray, University of Strathclyde
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15th May
Supporting Academic Writing for Faculty and Students
Dr. Sarah Moore, University of Limerick
Other Workshops
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23rd Apr 09
Concept Mapping
Dr. Ian Kinchin, King’s College London
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10th Jun 09
Writing a Winning Proposal for Research Funding
(Sciences)
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, CAPSL, Ms. Camilla Kelly,
Trinity Research & Innovation & WiSER
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17th Jun 09
Writing a Winning Proposal for Research Funding
(Humanities)
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, CAPSL, Ms. Camilla Kelly,
Trinity Research & Innovation & WiSER
Between Dec 08 and March 09, CAPSL staff designed and delivered a number of presentations and workshops on writing and implementing
learning outcomes for programmes and modules. Please see the Bologna Desk Website http://www.tcd.ie/vp-cao/bd/vpindexbd.php for all details of
these activities and to access the materials developed.
Events For Postgraduate Tutors
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7th – 15th Oct 08, 12th Jan
09, 30th Mar 09 & 6th Apr
09
14th, 24th Nov 08 & 23rd
Jan 09, 9th Feb 09 & 17th
Apr 09
Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen
O’Sullivan, CAPSL
Designing Small Group Sessions - Cross Faculty
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan, CAPSL
21st Nov 08, 9th Jan 09 &
20th Apr 09
Assessment and Feedback - Cross Faculty
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan,
CAPSL
18th, 1st Dec 08, 26th Jan
09, 9th Feb 09 & 20th Apr
09
Teaching Small Groups - Cross Faculty
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan,
CAPSL
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19th Jan 09 & 10th Mar 09
/ 27th April & 8th May 09
Developing a Teaching Portfolio Cross Faculty (two part
course)
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan,
CAPSL
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27th Jan 09
Making Learning Happen
Prof. Phil Race, Leeds Metropolitan University
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28th Nov 08, 20th Feb 09
Presentation Skills - School of Histories and Humanities
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan,
CAPSL
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Academic Practice Events
2008-2009
Date
Title
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Postgraduate Events
Workshops
Courses
Seminars
Reading Circle
Facilitator
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9th Dec 09
Presentation Skills – Department of Botany
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan,
CAPSL
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9th Mar 09
Academic Publishing in the 21st Century: Markets and
Technology, Survival and Change
Ms. Josie Dixon, Consultant
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9th Mar 09
Publishing Your Research: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences
Ms. Josie Dixon, Consultant
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2nd Mar 09 & 1st May 09
Preparing a Lecture Cross Faculty
Dr. Jennifer Redmond & Dr. Helen O’Sullivan
Lunchtime Seminars 2008-2009
During the academic year we co-ordinate lunchtime seminars for academics and support staff who lead discussions on innovations and practice.
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6th Nov 08
Deep Learning and Far Transfer in Science and Maths
Education - What Works?
Dr. David Delany, CAPSL
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11th Nov 08
Developing Student Academic Writing
Dr. Jacqueline Potter, CAPSL & Dr. Tamara O’Connor,
Student Learning Development
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27th Nov 08
eLearning and Large Group Teaching
Ms. Catherine Kane, CLT
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6th Feb 09
Effective Curriculum Development with a Focus on the
Integration of Education for Sustainable Development
Ms. Amanda McCloat, St. Angela’s College, Sligo
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5th Dec 08 & 6th Mar 09
Teaching Students with Disabilities Seminar
Ms. Alison Doyle, Disability Services
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19th Mar 09
Research, Research, Research?
Ms. Caroline Roughneen, WiSER
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3rd Apr 09
Developing Postgraduate Student Research Communities
Prof. Gina Wisker, University of Brighton
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15th Apr 09
How Do You Find Time to Write?
Dr. Rowena Murray, University of Strathclyde
During 2008-2009, more than 350 academic staff and 200 postgraduate teaching assistants
attended academic practice events. We aim to provide a broad and relevant range of academic
development activities and welcome suggestions for future events. We look forward to seeing
you in 2009-2010.