Shaping Academic Work: The Next Ten Years

Shaping Academic Work: The Next Ten Years

Friday 27th November 2009
University of Kent, Canterbury
Darwin Conference Suite

Discussion will focus upon: the moral, economic and social obligations upon academics, the nature of academic work into the next decade and preparing new entrants to the profession for an academic role.  This develops the 2009 theme of the Society for Educational Studies: An Academic Life.  Debate will be supported by presentations from some key thinkers in the area of academic practice.

Contributors include:

Yvonne Hillier, Professor of Education, University of Brighton
Janice Malcolm, Senior Lecturer in Higher Education and Academic Practice, University of Kent
Lynn McAlpine, Professor of Higher Education Development, University of Oxford
David Mills, Lecturer in Pedagogy and the Social Sciences, University of Oxford
Louise Morley, Professor of Education, University of Sussex
Ted Tapper, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Sussex


The day will run from 10:00am - 3:00pm with lunch provided.  There is no fee for this conference but registration is a requirement as places are strictly limited.  To reserve a place please contact Joanna Williams on 01227 827137 or email jgw@kent.ac.uk

Professional learning

2009/9/18 Norman Jackson <Norman.Jackson@surrey.ac.uk>

Wednesday September 23^rd 12.30-13.30
SCEPTrE University of Surrey AC Building 01/AC02
The session will be filmed and streamed live from this link
http://learningtobeprofessional.pbworks.com/John-Cowan
Learning to be a Professional: Using our own life experiences to develop principles for designing good educational experiences
Professor John Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University
Our own life experiences from which we have learnt what becoming professional means provide us with a fantastic resource from which to create good educational designs. This seminar is based on my own reflections on how I learnt (and still learn) to become professional in two different professional fields. Out of these reflections I will extract some general propositions and principles for educational designs that are more likely to be encouraging and effective in assisting learners to begin the process of becoming professional while they are studying in higher education.
The seminar will be of interest to anyone who is involved in designing and supporting the development of students and staff as professionals. Prior to the seminar participants are encouraged to reflect on the influences of their own development as a professional. Please contact Susan Wood if you would like to attend S.Wood@surrey.ac.uk
Background paper: Learning to be Professional: Reflective thoughts on a lifetime of trying
http://learningtobeprofessional.pbworks.com/Learning+to+be+Professional+through+a+Higher+Education+e-Book

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David Andrew
Head of Academic Practice
Educational and Staff Development: Queen Mary, University of London

Tel - 020 7882 2803 or 07986709981

Re: Online simulations conference and workshop

2009/9/18 Liz Falconer <Liz.Falconer@uwe.ac.uk>

Are you interested in the concept of using virtual worlds, software mashups and other ways of enabling students to experience simulations of real life online? If so, you'd be very welcome at our

 

SHE09 – Online Simulations in Higher Education Conference

5 November 2009, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

New submissions deadline:  15 October 2009

http://www.uwe.ac.uk/elearning/she/conference/index.shtml

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David Andrew
Head of Academic Practice
Educational and Staff Development: Queen Mary, University of London

Tel - 020 7882 2803 or 07986709981

Changing Academic Practice - Implications for future Phsyical Sciences academicss

Weds 4th November, Oxford


www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/events/forthcoming

Fwd: BMAF Events 2009 - 2010

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From: <bmaf@brookes.ac.uk>
Date: 2009/8/11
Subject: BMAF Events 2009 - 2010
To: d.andrew@qmul.ac.uk


Dear all

Please see below for upcoming BMAF events for 2009 - 2010:

3rd September 2009
Developing Global Citizens - Joint ABS/BMAF workshop
Leeds Business School

A one day ABS/BMAF event about the challenges and opportunities raised by the global citizenship agenda in UK business schools, global employabilty, pedagogy, curriculum development and how to embed the teaching of global citizenship in your courses.
See: http://www.the-abs.org.uk/?event=66 for more information and how to book.


18th September 2009
Modes of Learning - BMAF Project Management SIG
University of Bournemouth

This session will aim to explore the issues and opportunities that access to a variety of learning and teaching modes provide, considering the spectrum from virtual learning environments, through distance learning to innovative and creative learning spaces.
See: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/events/workshops for more information and how to book.


13th November 2009
Developing Evidence-Informed Practice in Marketing Education - BMAF Marketing Education SIG
University of Westminster

The findings from the recent AM/BMAF funded Teaching and Learning Development projects will be presented at this workshop; participants will be provided with the opportunity to ask questions and gain further insights during the day. The aim of the workshop is to stimulate discussion, gain practical insights and allow time for networking.
See: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/events/workshops for more information and how to book.


27th November 2009
The International Agenda - Where next? - BMAF Internationalisation SIG
Northumbria University

More information to follow shortly
See: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/events/workshops for more information and how to book.


3rd March 2010
Project Management SIG Workshop
Westminster University

More information to follow shortly
See: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/business/events/workshops for more information and how to book.


Regards

The BMAF Team

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David Andrew
Head of Academic Practice
Educational and Staff Development: Queen Mary, University of London

Tel - 020 7882 2803 or 07986709981