ITL research seminars

The ITL's Research seminars are open to everyone in the University Commmunity. Seminars are held in Carslaw 361 from 1 – 2 unless otherwise indicated and attendees are welcome to bring their lunch with them.

For more information about these seminars, please contact the ITL or Tel: 9351 3725.

Draft schedule second semester 2008

The second semester series of ITL Research seminars are designed to particularly support participants studying on the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education), however they are open to any member of the university community who is interested to attend.

Please note: Seminar titles are provisional and may change and additional seminars may be added to the program.

August 29: ITL Research Seminar 1

Panel Discussion: What can different theoretical perspectives on learning contribute to the scholarship of university teaching and learning?

Prof Keith Trigwell: Director ITL, The University of Sydney
Prof Michael Jacobson: Director CoCo, The University of Sydney
Prof John Sweller: School of Education UNSW

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September 12: ITL Research Seminar 2

The challenges of transdisciplinary research: Lessons for the scholarship of teaching

A/Prof Cynthia Mitchell: Research Director
Institute for Sustainable Futures, UTS & Carrick Associate Fellow

September 19: ITL Research Seminar 3

(Please note this session has been moved from the 26th as originally advertised)

Engaged scholarship & organisational change

Professor Barbara Holland: Pro Vice Chancellor Engagement. University of Western Sydney and Director, Learn and Serve America's National Service - Learning Clearinghouse

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October 10: ITL Research Seminar 4

Scholarship: Writing about your teaching for awards and grants

Dr Elizabeth McDonald, Director Programs & Networks Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
Dr Cynthia Nelson, ITL, University of Sydney

October 24: Graduate Certificate Class Session 4

Mini conference � presentations of group projects