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Workshops available in February ************************************************************** Drawing on the writing hand: finding tools and methods to help HE students tackle writing tasks 14th February led by Pat Francis Detecting, deterring and dealing with plagiarism 21st February led by Jude Carroll Getting yourself published 28th February led by Phil Race ALSO On-tutoring course for art and design tutors - in collaboration with Oxford Centre for staff and Learning Development 1st March - 3rd April led by Dr Rhona Sharpe & Tim Jackson ************************************************************** FURTHER DETAILS ************************************************************** DRAWING ON THE WRITING HAND Background/issues Higher Education Art and Design courses demand a number of writing assignments ranging from the reflective to the analytical, practical to theoretical. Most students appear to fight the writing tasks they have to undertake, saying that they are at college to 'do' not to 'write'. A lot of students feel that marks in their studio work are let down by any written work they have to do, and seek support and advice to improve their writing skills. However the writing remains a bolt on component, rather than coming from within the student's own experience and contributing to their learning development. Participants For tutors in the areas of studio, theory and learning support. The range of writing tasks to be considered covers all areas of courses and therefore this workshop does not focus on just one aspect of writing. The intent is to break out of the traditional straightjacket of thinking about writing as being attached only to theoretical parts of the course. Writing in the studio, will be an important focus. Aims The workshop aims to: explore forms of writing that empower the students to tackle a variety of styles. develop reflective writing in all areas of work. discover ways to encourage students to think of writing as a creative, exploratory tool - just as drawing is a way of expanding thought and ideas. Process The workshop will include demonstration, identification of problems and discussion as well as practical sessions to evolve strategies that participants can use on their own courses. The chance to exchange ideas with others is seen as a high priority, as is the opportunity to assess the examples given by the workshop tutor. These include the use of stories, metaphor, colour, language play and analysis, and also developing writing from differing points of view, which encourages students to deepen their learning. Methods to be considered will include the Reflective Learning Journal and patchwork writing. DETECTING, DETERRING AND DEALING WITH PLAGIARISM This interactive workshop is structured around questions. They are: What is plagiarism? What happens when Art and Design students start writing? What can be done to head stduents off the decision to fake it rather than make it? Which students are especially likely to pass off someone else's work as their own? How can you spot it when they do? What punishments are fair once you have established a case of student plagiarism? We are likely to cover all or most of these questions with opportunities to set the context on the day, depending on the needs of the group. GETTING YOURSELF PUBLISHED Getting your work published is good for your career, and it is also very satisfying! This workshop aims to help you get your work into print, whether it's research work in your art or design discipline area, or writing about your teaching, or any other kind of writing. The workshop is for people who may be just starting out on their publications road, but equally for well-published colleagues, who may have wisdom to share, and may even notch up their hit rate with editors and reviewers even more.We'll look at how to combat the most popular "writing avoidance" strategies and explore some task- management techniques which can make writing happen. We'll look in some detail at why editors and referees reject to improve our publication. ONLINE TUTORING There is really no other way to learn the skills required of the online tutor other than in the online environment. This short, practical course will give you the opportunity to work within an online environment to design and facilitate online learning activities, make use of existing online resources and developing your own tutoring skills. The course is structured around scheduled, weekly activities, supported by key readings and specialist tutors. There will be opportunities to work as a whole group and in smaller, specialist collaborative groups. This course is highly participative and is designed around frequent opportunities for you to practice and recieve feedback on your developing skills as an online tutor. This course is designed for teachers and trainers from all education sectors and all disciplines. It will be of most interest to staff who are preparing to make use of online environments such as virtual learning environments and discussions. The course will use WebCT and you will require access to the Internet for 4-6 hours per week. This is the sixth run of the online tutoring course and this time the OCSLD online tutors will be joined by Tim Jackson from the Centre for Learning and Teaching in Art and Design. Working online allows us to run concurrent activities for different groups, and there will be space within the course for staff from art and design contexts to discuss their particular needs, for example how to support students to develop personal creativity, independent thought and practical skills through for example, shared portfolio spaces, group projects and peer assessment. Cost £245 __________________________________________________________ For booking http://cltad.ac.uk or telephone 0207 514 8162 Workshops generally run from 10 15am - 4 00pm, at 65 Davies Street London WC1 Cost unless specified on the booking form £155 ************************************************** now booking enhancing curricula conference: 3 Lisbon, 6th-7th April 2006 http:www.cltad.ac.uk