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Kent Institute of Art & Design
Fort Pitt
ROCHESTER
Kent
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01634 820329
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> Subject: EDULIB WORKSHOP PROGRAMME 1999
>
>
>
> The EduLib Project
>
> Workshop Programme 1999
>
> Librarians and information services staff have been involved in supporting
> users in
> seeking and using information since the earliest days of user education.
> This tradition has been developed and strengthened as the range and
> complexity of
> delivery systems for information has diversified. Thus there has perhaps
> never been
> a greater demand upon the librarian and information specialist to work in
> educational partnerships to improve performance in teaching, learning and
> research
> through effective information navigation and management.
>
> Over 240 library and information staff from over two thirds of UK higher
> education
> institutions have already participated in EduLib educational workshop
> programmes
> designed to enhance their educational skills and practice.
>
> EduLib is committed to extending this development among information
> services and
> library staff who are keen to establish their user support and training
> roles on a
> sound educational basis. Following on from the successful workshop
> programmes of the
> two previous years, the EduLib Project is delighted to announce its
> Workshop
> Programme for 1999.
>
>
> PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE FINAL EDULIB WORKSHOP
> PROGRAMME AND IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ORGANISE ANY
> FURTHER WORKSHOPS AFTER THIS ACADEMIC YEAR.
>
> This programme has been devised using feedback received from the recent
> Regional
> Launch Events held during November and December 1998. The programme is
> made up of
> one-off workshops, which may be attended as 'stand alone' events or in any
>
> combination of the four topics. The workshops delivered will be based on
> the
> materials included in the recent publication:
>
>
>
> Teaching for Learning in Libraries and Information Services: a series of
> educational development workshops
>
>
> Edited by David McNamara and Jane Core
>
>
>
>
> 1999 Workshop programme contents
>
> The regionally based workshops which will be held in Leeds, Birmingham and
> London
> will focus on the following areas:
>
> · Planning a Teaching and Learning Event
> · Teaching Methods
> · Reviewing Learning and Assessment
> · Teaching Observation
>
> These are the topics most frequently mentioned by librarians as being most
> useful
> for them and they represent the more practical areas of the EduLib
> progamme.
> The following information gives intending applicants a broad outline of
> the
> workshop contents.
>
> Planning a teaching and learning event
> Whatever the nature of the teaching session, there are a number of
> principles which
> underpin effective educational planning. These are described and
> opportunities are
> provided for participants to engage in practical planning exercises. The
> model
> presented is based upon the recognition that the first stage in the
> planning process
> should be the specification of the learning outcomes which the tutor
> wishes to
> engender. Planning then entails sequencing and structuring activities so
> as to
> promote the nominated learning outcomes and then to obtain feedback on the
>
> effectiveness of the process.
>
> Teaching methods
> Teaching takes place in a variety of contexts and there are alternative
> methods
> and techniques which the library tutor may deploy. There is a focus upon
> those
> teaching methods which may enhance the quality of performance in both
> large lectures
> and presentations and smaller group sessions more characteristic of the
> tutorial
> or discussion group.
>
> Reviewing learning and assessment
> All too often librarians teach in circumstances where it is difficult for
> them to
> gain any feedback about (a) the effectiveness of their own teaching and
> (b) the
> quality of their students' learning. This is, in part, because they often
> see
> students on only one or two occasions and because they do not usually
> assess
> students' work. The workshop will introduce methods which librarians may
> use
> in order to gain feedback on the effectiveness of their own teaching,
> whether it
> be that of a single session or a fuller programme of sequenced and linked
> teaching
> sessions. While it is appreciated that many librarians do not formally
> assess
> students, it is the case that some do. Hence participants will also be
> introduced
> to some of the principles which inform those assessment practices which
> are directed
> at identifying students' learning and identifying problems.
>
> Observing teaching
> Increasingly teaching in higher education institutions is being subject to
> both
> internal and external scrutiny and, of course, observation is one of the
> effective
> ways in which to provide feedback and advice which will lead to
> improvements in
> teaching. It is important that the library community should be included
> in
> initiatives which develop the knowledge and expertise which will prepare
> librarians
> to open up their own teaching to independent scrutiny and also to observe
> teaching
> themselves. The workshop aims to help librarians to plan, participate in
> and follow
> up observations of teaching, whether as observers or observed. The
> session should
> provide information and materials which will enable librarians to conduct
> observations in a supportive collegial manner where the aim is to enhance
> the
> quality of teaching.
>
> It must be emphasised that it is the process of observation and its value
> in
> enhancing effectiveness in a peer supported environment that is the focus
> of the
> workshop. This is quite distinct from the use of observation for
> appraisal of a
> member of staff or for informing other formal judgements made about
> performance.
>
> Workshop dates and venues (1999)
>
> Venue: Leeds - University of Leeds
> Planning a Teaching and Learning Event, 16th February
> Teaching Methods, 23rd February
> Reviewing Learning and Assessment, 13th April
> Observing Teaching, 20th April
>
> Venue: Birmingham - University of Aston
> Planning a Teaching and Learning Event, 17th February
> Teaching Methods, 24th February
> Reviewing Learning and Assessment, 14th April
> Observing Teaching, 19th April
>
> Venue: London - London School of Economics
> Planning a Teaching and Learning Event, 2nd March
> Teaching Methods, 12th April
> Reviewing Learning and Assessment, 22nd April
> Observing Teaching, 29th April
>
> Workshops have also been arranged for Scotland in conjunction with the
> Scottish
> Academic Libraries Collaborative Training Group (SALCTG); for further
> details
> please contact the Project Office.
>
>
> Target audience
>
> These workshops are aimed at library and information services staff who
> have an
> interest in, or are actively engaged in, user / learner support and
> training and
> who wish to enhance their educational expertise. Previous participants
> have been
> drawn from information technology, library and user support functions.
>
> Benefits of participating in an EduLib workshop(s)
>
> A number of benefits may be expected for individuals and their
> institutions
> participating in EduLib courses.
>
> Individuals participating may expect to:
>
> · Develop their educational skills, knowledge and practice
> · Formalise existing knowledge and practice
> · Develop new practice
> · Increase competence
> · Develop as educational staff developers themselves using the EduLib
> materials
> · Enhance credibility and confidence in a teaching and learning role
>
> Institutions supporting staff who participate in an EduLib workshop will:
>
> · Have a member of their library team who has developed educational
> knowledge and
> expertise which they may be able to share with colleagues
> · Have acquired information and resources which can form the basis for
> local
> 'in house' training
> · Be better prepared to respond in an educationally informed manner to the
>
> increased demands from users for training in networked and other
> information sources
>
>
> Time required
>
> One full day should be set aside for attending each workshop. As a
> general guide,
> it is envisaged that the workshop will begin around 10.30am and finish
> around
> 3.30pm so as to allow for those with longer travel times. There will be a
> short
> buffet lunch break and refreshments will be provided.
>
> Format
>
> There will be some regional variation but as a guide each workshop will in
> the main
> include short expositions, group work, discussion and active
> participation.
> Participants will be provided with resource materials and guidance for
> further
> reading and study.
>
> In addition, participants may be asked to complete activities in
> preparation for
> some of the workshops, and in order to gain full benefit, carry our
> additional
> reading and study before or after attending.
>
> Costs of participation
>
> The following fees will apply to these workshops and registrations should
> be
> accompanied by a purchase order or cheque made payable to The University
> of Hull
>
> Delegate Basis and Rate
> Attendance only (one workshop) £60.00
> Attendance only (two workshops) £110.00
> Attendance only (three workshops)£160.00
> Attendance only (four workshops)£210.00
> One copy of Teaching Materials
> (to include with workshop attendance rate) £30.00
>
> Workshop participants may purchase a copy of the EduLib materials at the
> discounted price of £30.00 (usual price £42.00 plus £5.00 postage and
> packing).
> Please note that every higher education institution has been provided with
> a copy of the EduLib Teaching Materials.
>
> Please enquire for attendance rates for non higher education
> organisations.
>
> How to register
>
> See our web site for an on-line registration form at
> http://www.hull.ac.uk./edulib/
> OR
>
> contact the project office (see below for details) for an
> information pack
>
> OR
>
> Please complete the Registration Form below, and post for
> the attention of:
>
> Victoria Eaton
> Project Co-ordinator
> The EduLib Office
> The University of Hull
> Hull
> HU6 7RX
>
> Telephone (01482) 466841
> Fax (01482) 466840
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>
> Please note that confirmation of bookings will be made one week before
> each event.
> Bookings will only be accepted upon receipt of a cheque / purchase order
> (or order number) with a completed registration form. Places will be
> allocated on
> a first come, first served basis.
>
>
> Cancellations may be received up to 7 days before your chosen Workshop
> takes place.
> Thereafter, EduLib reserves the right to invoice your
> institution in full for the cost of attendance.
>
>
> Registration Form
> Workshop Programme 1999
>
> Name
> GeorgiaWyver..............................................................
> ...............................
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> Institution and addressLibrary, Kent Institute of Art & Design, Fort Pitt,
> ROCHESTER, Kent
>
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> Position held......Subject Librarian,
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> Phone:01634 830022..................... Fax:...01634
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> email:...gwyver@kiad.ac.uk......................
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> I wish to attend the following EduLib workshop(s) (please
> X where appropriate):
>
> Workshop
> Planning a Teaching and Learning Event X
>
> Teaching Methods X
>
> Reviewing Learning and Assessment X
>
> Observing Teaching X
>
> I would like to attend the indicated workshop(s) in (please
> circle)
>
> Leeds (London ) Birmingham
>
> In addition, do you wish to purchase a copy of the EduLib Teaching
> Materials at
> £30.00 per copy?/No
> No
>
>
> please delete
>
> Do you have any special dietary requirements?
> No
>
> If Yes, please
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> Will you require any further assistance at the Venue?
> No
>
> If Yes, please
> specify...................................................................
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>
> Purchase order/cheque
> no.........43607..........................................................
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>
> Invoice
> Address......As....above..................................................
> ..........................................................
>
>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
>
> Victoria Eaton
> Project Co-ordinator
> The EduLib Project
> The University of Hull
> Hull
> HU6 7RX
>
> Tel +44 1482 466841
> Fax +44 1482 466840
> Email [log in to unmask]
>
> EduLib is a JISC funded project under the eLib Programme
>
> http://www.hull.ac.uk/edulib/
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
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>
>
> _________________________________________________________________
>
> Victoria Eaton
> Project Co-ordinator
> The EduLib Project
> The University of Hull
> Hull
> HU6 7RX
>
> Tel +44 1482 466841
> Fax +44 1482 466840
> Email [log in to unmask]
>
> EduLib is a JISC funded project under the eLib Programme
>
> http://www.hull.ac.uk/edulib/
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> ________________
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