Transcript Integration of research and teaching: sharing some

Integration of research and
teaching: sharing some UVic
examples
Mary Sanseverino (Computer Science), Assoc.
Director, Learning and Teaching Centre;
Teresa Dawson (Geography), Director, Learning and
Teaching Centre;
Martin Taylor (Geography), Vice-President Research
Nov 3, 2006
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement and
Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
Learning Goals
• Examine the creation of vibrant
learning environments through
integration of teaching and
research.
 Recognize elements that are
necessary for successful integration
of teaching and research.
 Apply this knowledge to your own
context
 Articulate the importance of
integrating teaching and research
for student and faculty success
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
How?
• Look and listen to successful
practioners
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Amy Verdun
Michel Lefebvre
Gweneth Doane
Nigel Livingston
 Record your responses to the
“burning” question(s)
 Speak about the importance of
integrating teaching and research
for student and faculty success
 Reflect on how to apply this
knowledge to your own context
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
The Burning Question(s)!
• What, for you, are the
common themes/elements
that seem to underlie the
successful integration of
teaching and research in the
vignettes?
• Do/could the same elements
succeed in your institution?
Why/why not? Examples?
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
Dr. Amy Verdun, Professor, Political
Science
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Interests
European
monetary
integration,
European
integration
theory,
European
comparative
politics,
international
political
economy
international
relations.
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
Dr. Michel Lefebvre, Professor,
Physics and Astronomy
Interests
• experimental
exploration of the laws
of nature at the energy
frontier
• development,
construction and
operation of particle
detectors
• development of data
analysis tools and
techniques
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
Dr. Gweneth Doane, Professor,
School of Nursing
Interests
• relational
epistemology and
practice
• ethical practice
• learning/teaching in
professional practice
disciplines
• family health
promotion
• embodied healing
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
And now for something
completely different …
• Dr. Nigel Livingston, Biologist
and founder of UVATT
(UVic Assistive Technology
Team)
• UVATT  Canadian Institute for
Accessibility and Inclusion
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006
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Communication
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Where to from here?
• Continuing the dialog
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Speak
Reflect
Hear more
Add your voice
Sanseverino, Dawson, Taylor; Exemplary Teaching: Inspiring Learner Engagement
and Success, Saskatoon, Sask, Nov 3, 2006