Postgraduate Events 2007 - 2008
Postgraduate Summer School 16th and 17th June 2008
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, a two-day Postgraduate Skills Development Summer School took place this year on 16th and 17th June 2008. The event had two related aims;
- to provide postgraduates with information, skills and self-management strategies which will help them work towards successfully completing their degree and planning their future careers;
- to encourage a sense of collegiality by encouraging postgraduate students to discuss their postgraduate experiences and to network with their peers, as well as with academic and administrative staff.
Based on the responses of these stakeholders, and feedback from last year’s participants, this year’s event focused on developing generic skills in four, broad thematic areas:
(1) project management and personal effectiveness;
(2) communication and presentation;
(3) publishing and disseminating research;
(4) career management.
In addition, a lunchtime exhibition took place on 17th June during which service providers who support the postgraduate experience at Trinity (eg, Information Services, the Library, Careers Advisory Service) were available to meet and talk with students who participated in the event.
CAPSL Programmes: Hilary & Trinity Term 2008
Facilitated by Ms. Emily Edwards & Dr. Anne Markey
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Monday, January 21st Time: 9.30-15.30 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning ****For postgraduates new to teaching**** This day-long workshop provides a foundation for postgraduates who are new to teaching and aims to build confidence amongst a network of peers. We will cover four main topics: the role of the teacher, the theory of teaching and learning, working with diverse learners, and developing your practice as a teaching assistant. All sessions will be highly interactive with a focus on working in small groups. Attendance at this workshop, while not a prerequisite for enrolment in other CAPSL sessions for postgraduates who teach, will be of great benefit to those interested in further developing their teaching skills. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Tuesday, February 19th Time: 9.30-15.30 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** This day-long workshop provides a foundation for postgraduates who have experience of teaching and aims to build confidence amongst a network of peers. We will cover four main topics: the role of the teacher, the theory of teaching and learning, working with diverse learners, and developing your practice as a teaching assistant. All sessions will be highly interactive with a focus on working in small groups. Attendance at this workshop, while not a prerequisite for enrolment in other CAPSL sessions for postgraduates who teach, will be of great benefit to those interested in further developing their teaching skills. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Monday, April 7th Time: 9.30-15.30 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** This day-long workshop provides a foundation for postgraduates who have experience of teaching and aims to build confidence amongst a network of peers. We will cover four main topics: the role of the teacher, the theory of teaching and learning, working with diverse learners, and developing your practice as a teaching assistant. All sessions will be highly interactive with a focus on working in small groups. Attendance at this workshop, while not a prerequisite for enrolment in other CAPSL sessions for postgraduates who teach, will be of great benefit to those interested in further developing their teaching skills. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Wednesday, January 23rd, Friday, February 22nd or Wednesday April 9th Time: 10.00-13.00 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Designing Small Group Teaching ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** This half-day workshop supports postgraduates who are currently teaching small group sessions, and aims to develop their ability to plan effective delivery of these sessions. We will cover four main topics: learning and learning outcomes, student diversity, flexible planning and presentation skills. While theories of learning will be discussed, the focus will be on the development of practical strategies to enhance student learning through designing small group teaching sessions. This workshop will cater for both experienced and beginning teaching postgraduates. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Friday, January 25th, Tuesday, February 26th or Friday April 11th Time: 10.00-13.00 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Teaching Small Groups ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** This half-day workshop explores the characteristics, challenges, and benefits of small group teaching sessions and aims to develop expertise amongst a network of peers. We will cover three main topics: learning in small groups, teaching in small groups, and strategies to cope with challenging behaviours. While postgraduates new to teaching will find this session useful, it will also be invaluable for more experienced teaching assistants who are interested in reflecting upon, and developing, their teaching practice in preparation for an academic career. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Monday, January 28th, Friday, February 29th or Monday April 14th Time: 10.00-13.00 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Assessment and Feedback ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** As all teaching assistants are either directly or indirectly involved in the assessment process, this half-day hour workshop is open to postgraduates who have experience of teaching small group sessions. Recognising that most postgraduates involved in teaching will have little opportunity to experiment with the introduction of various forms of assessment, the focus of this workshop will be on how assessment fits into the learning process. We will cover the following main topics in a number of interactive activities and discussions: the purposes of assessment at third level, links between assessment, feedback, and learning, and providing effective feedback. While postgraduates new to teaching will find this session useful, it will also be invaluable for more experienced teaching assistants who are interested in reflecting upon, and developing, their teaching practice in preparation for an academic career. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Wednesday, January 30th or Tuesday, March 4th or Wednesday April 16th Time: 10.00-13.00 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Preparing and Delivering Lectures ****Open to all postgraduates interested in teaching**** This half-day workshop is open to all postgraduates interested in teaching but will be of particular interest to those experienced in small-group teaching who are near completion of their research degree and are considering an academic career. We will cover the following main topics using a number of interactive activities and discussions: characteristics, challenges, and benefits of large group teaching, structuring a basic lecture, coping with nerves, and presentation and delivery skills. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Friday, February 1st and Friday, February 15th Time: 9.30-15.30 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Developing a Teaching Portfolio (two-part programme). ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** This workshop is made up of two full-day sessions spread over two consecutive weeks. It is open to postgraduates who have had some experience of teaching. As this workshop encourages reflection upon teaching practice and covers the preparation of teaching philosophy statements, it will be of particular interest to those who are near completion of their research degree and are applying for academic positions. The first Portfolio workshop is an all-day induction session that considers the following broad topics: reflection and teaching practice, writing a teaching philosophy statement, approaches to developing a teaching portfolio, and writing a portfolio entry. During the second Portfolio workshop, postgraduates will present either a teaching philosophy statement or a portfolio entry to their peers. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
Friday, April 18th and Friday, May 2nd. Time: 9.30-15.30 Venue: Room 1.03, |
Developing a Teaching Portfolio (two-part programme). ****Open to postgraduates with experience of teaching**** This workshop is made up of two full-day sessions spread over two consecutive weeks. It is open to postgraduates who have had some experience of teaching. As this workshop encourages reflection upon teaching practice and covers the preparation of teaching philosophy statements, it will be of particular interest to those who are near completion of their research degree and are applying for academic positions. The first Portfolio workshop is an all-day induction session that considers the following broad topics: reflection and teaching practice, writing a teaching philosophy statement, approaches to developing a teaching portfolio, and writing a portfolio entry. During the second Portfolio workshop, postgraduates will present either a teaching philosophy statement or a portfolio entry to their peers. Certificates of attendance will be awarded upon completion of this session. |
CAPSL Programmes: Michaelmas Term 2007
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12th November 2007 Time: 13:00 - 16:30 Venue: Room 1.03, Registration Closed. |
Postgraduate Skills Colloquium - Sharing Practice Within and Across Disciplines Over the past year there has been a great deal of work to develop new approaches to support postgraduate skills within discipline contexts and at institutional level. This afternoon colloquium brings together colleagues from diverse academic disciplines and others interested in supporting graduate education to present and discuss their approaches and experiences during practical projects in College. The projects represent a broad range of areas, including information literacy, communication, discipline-knowledge bases and employability. Throughout the afternoon, participants are invited to contribute their experiences and perspectives during discussion and debate on the relationships between discipline and skills development. |
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th & 10th October 2007 Time: 9:30 - 15:30 Venue: Room 1.03, Registration Closed.
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Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning for Postgraduate Students - This course is specifically designed for Postgraduates new to teaching. What is involved?
This is the first part of a series of supports for postgraduates that teach. There will be follow-up supporting courses / events during the academic year which will build on this induction course. Schedule: Tuesday October 2nd: Health Sciences & Healthcare Wednesday October 3rd: Humanities & Social Sciences Thursday October 4th: Engineering, Business & Science Monday October 8th: Cross Faculty Wednesday October 10th: Cross Faculty |
Postgraduate Development Grants
Six projects in Trinity College Dublin received small grant funding to support new developments across a range of disciplines to benefit postgraduate student learning opportunities. The funding was made available from a larger inter-institutional project with colleagues in NUIM and DCU and was launched at an event held in College in March 2007 where postgraduate skills development was discussed and institutional and summary project reports were launched. A seventh project, to pilot a skills summer school open to all postgraduates across College also received funding. More details on the funded projects are available here.
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