DOCTORAL STUDIES IN RESEARCH
METHODOLOGIES
ERASMUS INTENSIVE PROGRAMME
2012
ŠIAULIŲ UNIVERSITETAS
LITHUANIA
HANDBOOK
Table of Contents
Introduction
The History of the IP Programme
The Programme Partners
Staff
Academic Staff Attending
Administration Staff
Useful Contacts
Aims and issues
Aims
Main Issues
Profile of the programme
Theoretical frameworks
Learning Components
Keynote sessions
Workshops, Seminar Groups and Open Sessions
Round Table Discussions
Parallel Workshops
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – Blackboard
Library Access
Overview of the Programme
Overview of the Day
Prior to Attending
Supervision
Language and Communication
Evaluation
Daily Requirements
Cultural / Social Events
Travel
Travel to and from airport
Accommodation
Food
Cost
Campus Information
Map
Internet Access
Appendix
Maps of town and routes from hotels
Introduction
An opportunity for doctoral students and supervisors in
education, health care, and other disciplines to work together in
an intensive 2 week programme on methodology in research. The
programme is being held at the University of Siauliai, Lithuania,
from Monday 18th June, 2012 to Saturday the 29th of June:
This is a collaborative project between 5 European Universities:
Canterbury Christ Church University, Siauliai University Lithuania,
the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Anadolu,
Turkey and the University of Milano/Bicocca Italy.
Aims of the collaboration
The main aim of the programme, financed by the European Union, is to enhance the experience of
doctoral studies across the participating universities. The universities bring a range of interests and
expertise in quantitative and qualitative approaches, including experimental design, ethnography
and auto ethnography, auto/biography and narrative studies, case study, visual methodology, as
well as mixed methodologies.
Collaboration, cosmopolitanism and community are central values in the programme.
Collaboration, via pooling disparate expertise; cosmopolitanism, in bringing together students and
supervisors from different universities, countries and cultures. Community, by creating space for
everyone to engage with complex issues in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
Background
The Intensive Programme has arisen from an established collaboration between Siauliai
University, Lithuania, and Canterbury Christ Church University. Across all the collaborating
universities there is currently a range of trans-disciplinary interests and expertise in certain
research topics, including diversity and participation, inclusion and special educational needs;
equality and social justice, early years and lifelong learning; professional development and identity;
education for democratic purposes; change and transitional processes. The universities share, as
noted, a commitment to celebrating and learning from diversity.
The programme, financed by the European Union, is designed to enhance the experience of
doctoral studies across the participating universities. The universities bring a range of interests and
expertise in quantitative and qualitative approaches, including experimental design, ethnography
and auto ethnography, auto/biography and narrative studies, case study, visual methodology, as
well as mixed methodologies.
The Programme has arisen from an established collaboration between Siauliai University,
Lithuania, and Canterbury Christ Church University. Across all the collaborating universities there
is currently a range of trans-disciplinary interests and expertise in research, including:
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Diversity and participation, encompassing inclusion and special educational needs
Equality and social justice, including gender, class and ethnicity
Early years and lifelong learning
Professional development and identity, including inter-professional working
Education for democratic purposes, including European citizenship
The universities share, as noted, a commitment to celebrating and learning from diversity.
The programme involves new and experienced doctoral researchers; their supervisors and
professors from the partner countries: England, Finland, Italy, Lithuania, and Turkey. By working
collaboratively with other doctoral supervisors, and reflecting on diverse experiences, it aims to
provide an important development opportunity for supervisors too.
All doctoral students (PhD and professional doctorates) and supervisors are eligible to participate
and financial support is available.
The programme includes lectures, seminars, research and writing workshops, supervision
sessions, student presentations, round tables and a programme of cultural activities.There will be
focused sessions on methodologies, discussions, peer review, tutorials, individual tasks and
debate. Pre and post summer school preparation activities include preparation and sharing of
academic papers, communication via a virtual learning environment (VLE), and the development of
student research logs.
We believe that doctoral students, as a result of participation, will extend and deepen their
knowledge and experience in research methodologies; improve their research skills and
transferable competencies; gain experience in studying and working in a collective, international,
intercultural and interdisciplinary environment; and have the possibility to practice different
approaches. Doctoral supervisors will consider experiences of supervision and how this can be
developed, thus enhancing their research supervisory skills alongside knowledge of different
research methodologies. There will be opportunities to develop new networks between partner
universities in doctoral education and research.
The history of the IP Programme
EU education and training policies have gained impetus since the adoption of the Lisbon Strategy
in 2000, the EU's overarching programme focusing on growth and jobs. The strategy recognised
that knowledge, and the innovation it sparks, are the EU's most valuable assets, particularly in light
of increasing global competition. The long-term strategic objectives of EU education and training
policies are:
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Making lifelong learning and mobility a reality;
Improving the quality and efficiency of education and training;
Promoting equity, social cohesion and active citizenship;
Enhancing creativity and innovation, including entrepreneurship, at all levels of education
and
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training.
Higher education plays an essential role in society, creating new knowledge, transferring it to
students and fostering innovation. EU-level actions help higher education institutions throughout
Europe in their efforts to modernise, both in terms of the courses they offer and the way they
operate (http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/framework_en.htm).
This Doctoral Studies in Research Methodologies Intensive Programme (IP) has arisen from an
established collaboration for many years between Siauliai University, Lithuania, and Canterbury
Christ Church University. The motivation behind the proposal is the internationalisation of doctoral
programmes for both students and supervising academics across participating universities. The
proposal to develop an IP at doctoral level is based on the needs of doctoral students and their
supervisors to focus on methodological issues in doctoral education. The exchange with
international academic cultures is central to the internationalisation agenda and will help to
develop cooperative ways learning at both student and supervisory level. The need to create a
‘critical mass’ of research capacity is central to the IP, and will be achieved through collaborations,
partnerships and networks, rather than through one single institution (EUA, Salzburg II, 2010;
www.eua.be/cde).
We will build on the existing doctoral programmes at each participating university through this IP.
Doctoral level education is an individualised process, normally based on a one to one relationship
between the doctoral student and his/her supervisor. It is normally grounded in the specific
national academic culture of each country, including research methodologies, quality assurance
and assessment practices. This IP will extend these aspects beyond national boundaries,
developing a more cohesive European approach.
The Programme Partners
The following institutions are partners in the Programme:
Anadolu University - Turkey
Canterbury Christ Church University – UK
Śiauliu Universitetaś - Lithuania
Universita de Milano-Bicocca – Italy
University of Eastern Finland – Finland
Śiauliu Universitetaś are the host for the programme
Canterbury Christ Church University are the coordinating institution.
The host institution will be responsible for the practical arrangements for each IP, which will rotate
each year between Lithuania, Turkey, Finland and UK. Academic staff from each of the
institutions will participate by giving lectures, leading activities, tutoring etc. The host institution will
draw on staff and student expertise from relevant disciplines within their university in order to
enrich the programme content.
Staff
Academic Staff Attending
Anadolu University – Turkey
Atilla Cavkaytar
Serap Cavkaytar
Ferhan Odabişi
Yavuz Akbulut
Canterbury Christ Church University - UK
Linden West
Hazel Reid
Yvonne Stewart
Petra Engelbrecht
Vivienne Griffiths
Śiauliu Universitetas - Lithuania
Stefanija Ališauskienė
Natalija Mažeikienė
Diana Šidlauskienė
Virginija Šidlauskienė
Universita de Milano-Bicocca - Italy
Laura Formenti
Nicoletta Businaro
Maria Grazia Riva
Stefania Ulivieri Stiozzi
Franca Zuccoli
University of Eastern Finland
Hannu Savolainen
Samuli Hägg
Helmi Järviluoma-Mäkelä
Eija Karnä
Pälvi Kinnunen
Short biographies and pictures for staff and students attending are on the Erasmus Intensive
Programme Doctoral Studies in Research Methodologies E Learning Blackboard.
Administration Staff
Canterbury Christchurch University
Emma Miles
Administrator Education Research Directorate
(Monday & Tuesday)
+44 (0) 1227 782992
emma.miles@canterbury.ac.uk
Vanessa Cook
Administrator Education Research Directorate
(Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
+44 (0) 1227 782992
vanessa.cook@canterbury.ac.uk
Eileen Terry
Project Management Support Officer
+44 (0) 1227 782655
eileen.terry@canterbury.ac.uk
Śiauliu Universitetas
Toma Nesavienė
Administrator Office of Science and Arts
Aurelija Vaitkevičiūtė
Administrator Office of International
Programmes and Relations
+370 41-595821
nestoma@gmail.com
+370 41-595742
aurelija-urs2@cr.su.lt
Useful Contacts
Lead Supervisory Contact Details in case of emergencies
Anadolu University – Turkey
Atilla Cavkaytar 90 506 3147125
Canterbury Christ Church University – UK
Linden West +44 (0) 7764775684
Śiauliu Universitetas – Lithuania
Stefanija Ališauskienė +370-69921865
Universita de Milano-Bicocca – Italy
Laura Formenti 0039 338 3806982
University of Eastern Finland
Hannu Savolainen +358 50 3956004
or
Dr. Päivi Kinnunen +358 50 4422641
Administration
Śiauliu Universitetas – Lithuania
Regina Karvelienė +37069874379
Canterbury Christ Church University
Emma Miles or Vanessa Cook +44 (0) 1227 782992
Medical Emergencies
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Aims
The main aim of the Erasmus Intensive Programme is the enhancement of the internationalisation
of doctoral studies across the participating universities, enabling participating doctoral students
and their supervisors to be at the forefront of innovative practice in research methodologies,
through an intensive summer school programme.
The strategic plan for each of the participating universities aims to develop and extend cultural
understanding, mobility through exchange opportunities across Europe, and develop international
partnerships and research. The motivation behind the proposal is therefore the internationalisation
of doctoral programmes in support of the EHEA, for both students and supervising academics.
The aim is to move beyond nation-based practice in doctoral study and supervision by engaging
with a range of literatures and academic traditions from European partners, cross-cultural
experiences and embedding the European tradition, set out in the Magna Carta Universitatem
(1988).
Main Objectives
The doctoral summer school will: develop a community of scholars; increase staff and student
mobility and international collaboration; share philosophical background of doctoral education
process between partners; develop research partnership between doctoral student and universities
increase the diversity of students involved; improve the range and quality of methodological
research skills and competencies; promote innovative and collaborative structures to meet the
challenge of interdisciplinary training at doctoral level; develop innovative ICT-based approaches
to teaching and learning at doctoral level; enhance the crucial role of doctoral supervision and
assessment.
Profile of the programme
During the Intensive Programme it is expected that doctoral students will: deepen their knowledge
and experience in research methodologies; improve their research skills and transferable
competencies; gain experience in studying and working in a collective, international, intercultural
and interdisciplinary environment; have the possibility to practise different learning approaches.
Doctoral supervisors will: test and evaluate new teaching methods; develop and explore
collaborative ways of teaching; enhance their research supervisory skills and knowledge of
different research methodologies; develop new networks between partner universities in doctoral
education
The content, methodologies and organisation of the sessions has been finalised. Responsibilities
for different areas of the IP will be shared amongst the partners, taking full account of the expertise
of the academics and students involved. In addition each institution is responsible for preparing
the students and supervisors adding to, and drawing on, the resources available on the Virtual
Learning Platform (see below). A range of social and cultural events has been organised by the
host partner Siauliai University. These include involvement in local cultural events, and an
international evening including sharing food, music and dance. Building intercultural
understanding, so central to much research in the human sciences, is seen to be a core aim of our
work.
Learning Components
A wide range of learning and teaching components have been developed to encourage students to
explore the IP focus, and to maximise their engagement with the study experience. To ensure that
the teaching and learning strategies enhance the inclusive dimension of the programme a wide
range of traditional and innovative approaches have been incorporated into the schedule, including
key note lectures and student presentations, cross-institution seminar groups, open conversations,
round table discussions, tutorials, in-depth workshops, writing time and the development of
reflective journals. It was agreed that, given the multicultural environment, language and
communication is very important, and that an inclusive approach is vital. As a result serious
attention will be paid by all attendees, both academic and students, to the diversity of languages
and cultures attending, and the need to maximise communication across difference. It was agreed
that speakers will need to be sensitive to diverse needs to ensure presentations support linguistic
diversity. The use of PowerPoint is a key strategy for aiding communication and understanding.
Handouts are to be circulated before sessions to assist interpretation. The team has considerable
experience of working sensitively in multi-lingual research environments (via, for example, the
European Society for Research on the Education of Adults), and in building in reflexivity in the
process to ensure issues are addressed on a continuing basis, and the culture is developmental.
Keynote sessions
In key-note sessions there will be conversations on the main issues, including the place and nature
of paradigms in research: that is different assumptions about what it means to research, the role
and nature of research, and of how the world works and the place of human beings in that world.
Each person or persons will highlight some key concepts, drawing on their own experience. Each
of the contributors will produce learning materials for their particular dimension of the IP. The
contributors will support their presentations with a selection of relevant reading material based on
current international research. The project team will work together to be creative and imaginative in
the design and content of learning activities and materials. Materials including lecture notes,
PowerPoint presentations, and multimedia presentations, selections of participants‟ work,
readings, online books, articles, databases and websites will be made available in English on the
VLE.
Workshops, Seminar Groups and Open Sessions
A varied programme of workshops, seminars and open discussion groups is included at the heart
of the programme. The workshops will be spaces where particular ways of researching –
generating ‘data’, analysing and representing it – will be explored in some depth. Students will
have an opportunity to try things out for themselves. A range of approaches will be on display –
qualitative and quantitative, narrative and mixed methods – to ensure a diverse and challenging
experience. Some students are themselves offering workshops which adds to the richness of what
is being attempted. We have also built into the programme an opportunity to meet with other
students from the other universities, to provide a space to process what is being learned and its
implications for what people may be researching or of how they think about research. We will also
give space for people to meet within their own language communities, as a relief, for most, from
having to use English all the time!
Supervisory Groups
Students will have an opportunity to meet with their supervisor(s) and to consider the implications
of what they are learning for the development of their own study. There will be opportunities to
meet with other supervisors too, as appropriate.
Round Table Discussions
Emphasis is given, throughout the programme, to dialogue, across difference, whether in research,
or differences of language, academic and national cultures, as appropriate. The round tables, and
the keynotes devoted to different paradigms, will model good academic practice, in seeking to
engage with difference, and even conflict, but in ways that enhance communication and mutual
understanding, rather than closing these down.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – Blackboard
The virtual learning environment (VLE) has been set up for year 1 of the IP and will be enhanced
and developed for the next Erasmus Intensive Programme (2013). It is a key tool in enabling
continuing communication between partners, supervisors and students prior to, during and post
the 2012 IP. The VLE platform will be used for sharing experiences on a methodological level,
forming a forum for discussions as well as information, and provides an online e-pool of research
resources. The evaluations, including the impact evaluation, will be published on the VLE.
The Virtual Learning Environment provided by Canterbury Christ Churches Blackboard is a key
component of the Erasmus Intensive Programme; and is the way all IP details and materials will be
made available.
All materials for the programme will be available on the Blackboard.
Students and Supervisors can use the blackboard to organise activities, supply materials and link
to resources.
To gain access to the VLE you need to complete an Associate Personal Details Form
https://secure.canterbury.ac.uk/staff/associates/sponsoring-associate.asp return your completed
form to Vanessa Cook.
To access VLE Blackboard click this link http://blackboard@canterbury.ac.uk and enter your
username and password.
User guides and help areas are provided on the site.
Internet and Library Access in Lithuania
Information and codes for wifi zones and free internet access will be provided to you from the
library.
PLACE: SIAULIAI UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, 413 room,
Vytauto st. 84, SIAULIAI
Overview of Programme
Erasmus Intensive Programme Doctoral Studies in Research Methodologies
Schedule
June 18-29 2012
IP DAYS The programme of lectures and other activities
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY Arrival + orientation to the host University + settling into
accommodation
Day 1
18
June
9.00 Welcome and introduction
Šiaulia University
Introduction to programme,
Erasmus and time together
Linden
2.00-3.30 Introduction:
on passion, learning from
experience and
paradigms
Linden
9.45-11.15 Round table: Why did I
choose a particular methodology? What
does research mean to me? Brief
biographical inputs, discussion plus
questions
Stefanija, Linden, Eija, Atilla, Laura
Research paradigms 1.
‘Constructivism’; and
how I got there
Laura
Chair Linden
11.15-11.45 Coffee break
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
4.00-5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
self-choice of
small groups eg
institutional and
or language – we
will propose that
some of these
groups will be
based
occasionally in
language
communities.
2.00-3.30 Round table:
Objectivity and
subjectivity: what do we
6.00 Welcome
reception and
International
Dinner
4.00-5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
11.45-1.00 Cross-institutional
seminar groups: introductions;
sharing expectations.
6 groups Facilitated by Hazel, Laura,
Stefanija, Linden, Hannu, Natalija
1.00-2.00 Lunch
Day 2
19
June
9.00-10.00 Research paradigms 2.
Positivism/ quantitative design
Hannu, Ibrahim, Nicoletta
Chair Laura
10.15-11.15 Research paradigms 3.
Interpretive approaches
Serap, Natalija, Hazel
Chair Stefanija
11.15-11.45 Coffee break
actually mean?
Yvonne, Diana, Heimi.
Atilla, Maria
Chair Hazel
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
11.45-1.00 Seminar groups:
discussion of first lectures.
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
1.00-2.00 Lunch
Day 3
20
June
Student presentations in seminar
groups: papers for peer review
9.00-10.30 (3 papers + discussion)
In 5 groups
3.00 Excursion to the
Hill of Crosses and
Cultural handicrafts/food
activity programme in
Dargaiciai village
4.00 – 5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-1.00 (3 papers + discussion)
In 5 groups
1.00-2.00 Lunch
Day 4
21
June
Supervisor’s: Addressing key
issues in supervision
Student presentations in seminar
groups: papers for peer review
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
4.00-5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
9.00-10.30 (3 papers + discussion)
In 5 groups
2.00-3.30 Parallel
workshops:
Methodologies 1
(students to choose from
options*)
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
6.00 Dinner
2.00-3.30 Parallel
workshops:
Methodologies 2
7.00 Film (about
Siauliai) evening
in Frenkelis
house; exhibition
in Frenkelis
house.
4.00-5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
11.00-1.00 Research paradigms 4.
Critical theory Natalija, Linden,
Stefania
Chair Atilla
1.00-2.00 Lunch
Day 5
22
June
9.00-9.30 EU research code
9.30-11.00 Round table: Ethical
issues in research in action Maria
Grazia
Chair Yvonne
11.00-11.30 Coffee break
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
11.30-1.00 Cross-institutional
Seminar groups
Day 6
23
June
1.00-2.00 Lunch
9.00-10.30 Round table: What counts
as valid research?
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-1.00 Cross-institutional
Seminar groups
1.00-2.00 Lunch
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
2.00-5.00 Students:
writing time
Supervisors: Preparing
students for the doctoral
examination
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
SUNDAY – 24 June
FREE TIME: LOCAL CULTURAL ACTIVITY PLANNED
7:00 – 21:00 Excursion to Vilnius (capital of Lithuania) and Trakai
Day 7
25
June
9.00-10.00 Cross-institutional
Seminar groups: reflections on week
1
2.00-3.30 Parallel
workshops:
Methodologies 3
4.00-5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
10.00-10.30 Coffee break
10.30-11.30 Research paradigms 5
–transformative research
Petra
Chair Hannu
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
11.30-1.00 Research paradigms 6 –
feminist research
Natalija, Viv, Helmi
Chair Laura
1.00-2.00 Lunch
Day 8
26
June
9.00-10.30 Parallel workshops:
Methodologies 4
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-1.00 Writing time
2.00-3.30 Round table:
Relating research
questions to
methodology / methods
Yvonne, Viv, Atilla
Chair Hazel
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
4.00-5.30
Student
Workshops
1.00-2.00 Lunch
6.00 Dinner
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
Day 9
27
June
9.00-10.30 Supervisory groups
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
2.00-3.30 Round table:
The supervisors / student
relationship. How do we
work together?
7:00 Bowling
Evening
4.00-5.00
Dialogue: Open
conversations
11.00-1.00 Writing for publication and
other workshops (writing time)
Day
10
28
June
1.00-2.00 Lunch
3.30-4.00 Coffee break
9.00-10.30 Supervisory groups
2.00-3.00 Research
log/ reflecting on IP
experience/writing time
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
3.00 Excursion
to Kleboniskes
ethnographic
museum
11.00-1.00 Preparing for the viva
and other workshops/writing time
Day
11
29
June
1.00-2.00 Lunch
9.00-10.30 Seminar groups:
reflections and evaluations of the
programme (using checklist)
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-1.00 Round table: drawing
together key strands of the
programme/questions
Stefanija, Linden, Hannu, Atilla
Chair Viv
2.00-5.00 Final
Dialogue: Open
conversations
3.00-5.00 Supervisors:
Evaluation review and
forward planning
3.30-4.00 Coffee Break
1.00-2.00 Lunch
6.00 Dinner
Free evening
4.00 Formal
thanks
/Certificates
(SIAULIAI
UNIVERSITY
LIBRARY, 413
room, Vytauto
st. 84
6.00 Picnic at
the Siauliai
University
Botanical garden.
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY
Tutors: continuation of Evaluation, review and forward planning if needed
Departure
*
Methodological workshops:
Week 1: auto/biography & narrative research: 1 generating narrative material (Linden &
Hazel), statistical modelling (Diana & Hannu), participatory/co-operative enquiry (Laura);
single subject method (Atilla); quali/quantitative methods (Nicoletta)
Week 2: auto/biography & narrative research: 2 analysing and representing narrative material
(Linden & Hazel); action-research (Stefanija & Serap), bricolage (Yvonne), ICT and research
design (Abdullah?), gender & feminist ethnography (Viv, Natalija & Helmi), Petra Engelbrecht:
Mixed methods
Students workshops: Analysis of representations: questionnaire and group discussion
(Cristiano); Analysis of narrative texts (Andrea); Reflexivity from motion pictures (Federica,
(Italy)
Prior to attending
Students
Written Paper and Presentation
Purpose:
The exchange of international academic cultures is central to the intensive programme and will
help to develop cooperative ways learning at both student and supervisory level. To enable this
exchange, and the exploration of research methodologies a series of student seminars are
planned. The seminars are dependent on students developing short academic papers, and being
prepared to present their work within a supportive collegiate environment. To enhance your
presentation and support understanding across an international group you also need to prepare a
PowerPoint presentation
Writing your paper:
We would like you to write about your study, focusing on the methodological choices you have
made.
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Begin with a short introduction outlining the focus of your study
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In the main body of the paper explain the methods you have chosen with a rationale for
those choices
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Finally, to end your paper, identify any challenges you have faced/overcome in making
these decisions
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Identify any outstanding issues that you need to overcome
Preparing a PowerPoint presentation:
Use the presentation to frame the structure and content of your paper.
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Your presentation should follow the outline/structure of your paper
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Highlight the key points
Remit:
 Each paper should be approximately 1500 - 3500 words long
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All papers and presentations should be written in English
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Copies of your paper should be made so that they can be circulated to the group for
discussion (copies should also be posted on the IP Blackboard)
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PowerPoint presentations should be about 10-12 slides long – you will present for about
15-20 minutes
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Keep points brief and to the point – not too much text on each slide
Supervisors
All papers and presentations should be uploaded to the VLE.
Supervision
The national coordinators are responsible for supervison The national groups make appointments
for supervison during the programme.
The national groups will contribute in debriefing of the days‟ programme. The National group is
also the arena for writing assignments. A key function of the national groups will be to explore
concepts raised in seminars etc. through each national language
Language and Communication
As English is a second language for many participants, it is necessary to adjust to the following
principles:
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Speak slowly
Give aims of the session and the key concepts for each presentation
Support with slides / visual supports for concepts
All Power Point presentation should be available on the VLE Blackboard at least one day
prior to presentation
Participants may wish to download presentations onto a memory stick to bring them to the
IP session
Key issues and key terminology should be outlined at the beginning of each session
In all core group activities the need to ensure that students whose first language is not
English have a chance to express their ideas and are listened to and supported
Registration
PLEASE ENSURE YOU SIGN THE DAILY REGISTER failure to do so will mean that we are
unable to claim the full amount for your time which may result in further expense to yourself or
organisation.
Evaluation
The Project Management Team have established a framework for collection of data for evaluation
and quality assurance that is both formative and summative. The evaluation will be against the
stated aims and objectives of the Doctoral Methodologies Intensive Programme as well as the EU
Lifelong Learning programme articles identified in the original bid 2011. We will evaluate these
and other aspects of the IP including: programme content and structure; teaching and learning
methodologies; organisation; accessibility and inclusion in terms of language and diverse
academic cultures; resources (including the VLE); finance etc.
Cultural / Social Events
A number of cultural and social events have been organised during the IP Programme. See IP
Programme and blackboard for further information.
You will need to contribute towards aspects of the social programme excursions, for instance small
entry fees or you may wish to buy drinks / meals on those trips
You will be advised of departure location and times by organisational staff.
Travel
Each institution will be making its own arrangements for flights, getting to and from home airport
etc.
It is recommended that you fly in to Riga (Latvia) as connections and transfers are easier and
distance is shorter.
If you require a visa to travel please contact Śiauliu Universitetas – Lithuania
Please ensure that you have comprehensive travel insurance to cover any eventuality.
Up to 90% of legitimate travel costs can be claimed, please contact you university lead or see the
Blackboard for more information.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU KEEP ALL TRAVEL RECEIPTS, TICKETS AND BOARDING
PASSES you will need these to make your claim, failure to supply may mean your travel cannot be
refunded.
Travel to and from airport
You will be notified about shared travel arrangements to and from the airport if this is available at
your time of arrival.
Information about scheduled buses and taxis is available on request
Accommodation
You will be notified of accommodation during the visit, it will be at one of the following hotels
Saulininkas Hotel
http://www.saulininkas.com/en/
St. Lukauskio St. 5a,
LT-76236 Siauliai, Lithuania
Phone (8~41) 436 555
Fax (8~41) 421 848
Mob. phone (8~686) 81 187
E-mail: info@saulininkas.com
Hotel “Šaulys”
http://www.saulys.lt/en
Address: Vasario 16-osios st. 40, LT-76351, Šiauliai, Lithuania
Telephone: +370 41 520812
Fax: +370 41 520911
E - mail: info@saulys.lt
Hotel “Siaulia”
http://www.hotel.hotelsiauliai.lt/en
Draugystes pr. 25, LT-76289 Siauliai
Tel.: +370 41 437333
Fax: +370 41 438339
E-mail: hotelsiauliai@gmail.com
Food
You will be provided with breakfast, lunch and dinner at your / one of the above hotels or at the
university where stated on the schedule.
You will need to make your own arrangements during cultural events.
Any dietary requirements, allergies etc need to be made know to the coordinator prior to travel.
Please note that alcohol cannot be claimed for.
Costs
This IP is almost fully funded by the European Community via the British Council to whom we are
very grateful. A small contribution may be required to pay for costs not covered by the grant.
Appendix
Maps of town and routes from hotels