Spheres of Influence: Ventures and Visions in Educational Development*

3-6 July, 2002
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Western Australia

Abstracts - Table of Contents

Engaging and supporting academics in the scholarship of teaching & learning (SoTL): Guidelines from research and best practice: Thomas Angelo, The University of Akron, USA
Globalization of higher education - an evaluation of Sweden's National Agency of Higher Education's investment in an international teachers' exchange programme: Marie-Louise Annerblom, Department of Education, Sweden
Turning academics into teachers, and teachers into scholars: Approaches to scholarship at a research-extensive Australian university: Christine Asmar, The University of Sydney, Australia
Managing educational development projects.: David Baume, The Open University, United Kingdom
Examining expertise: An inquiry into the way mainstream academics engage with educational discourses: Chrissie Boughey, Rhodes University, South Africa
From banking education to knowledge searching: A paradigm shift from traditional learning to distance learning: Dele Braimoh, National University of Lesotho, Africa
Assuring quality in higher education through research and publishing: Dele Braimoh, National University of Lesotho, Africa
Teacher education: Marija Bratanic, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Research-led teaching and teaching-led research: New ventures and new visions for educational development: Angela Brew, University of Sydney, Australia
From oppositional to complimentary - meeting the challenge of incorporating educational technologies into educational development: Di Challis, Deakin University, Australia
An organisational approach to educational development in teaching learning strategies in context: Denise Chalmers, University of Queensland, Australia; Ronald Smith, City University, Hong Kong; Paul Lam, City University, Hong Kong
Enhancing the training, support and management of sessional teaching staff: A national project: Denise Chalmers, University of Queensland, Australia; Rachel Hannam, University of Queensland, Australia; Debra Herbert, University of Queensland, Australia
A national educational development project to enhance teaching in large classes: Denise Chalmers, University of Queensland, Australia; Rachel Hannam, University of Queensland, Australia; Debra Herbert, University of Queensland, Australia; Doune Macdonald, University of Queensland, Australia; Ron Weber, University of Queensland, Australia
Personal and professional values. Their place and importance in transformative learning.: Michael Christie, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Responding to the challenges of the university classroom: Tony Claydon, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, United Kingdom
Designing and implementing staff Learning communities: An effective approach to educational development: Milton Cox, Miami University, USA
A multidisciplinary approach to promoting scholarship of teaching and learning: Vaneeta D'Andrea, City University, United Kingdom; David Gosling, University of East London, United Kingdom
Professionalisation of university teaching: A global concern for education development: John Dearn, University of Canberra, Australia; Kym Fraser, Monash University, Australia; Yoni Ryan, University of Queensland, Australia
Maximizing office-hour instruction: Workshops and techniques to help instructors influence learning outcomes: Miriam Diamond, Northeastern University, USA
Teaching postgraduate research methods using a novel problem-based learning approach: Roisin Donnelly, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
Quality down under - Integrating quality and audit in higher education with good development practice: Helen Edwards, Monash University, Australia
Peer mentoring and academic advising as strategies to consolidate the teaching-learning process in higher education: Shaheeda Essack, Department of Education, South Africa
Adventures in the zone of educational development: Stanley Frielick, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Facilitating interdisciplinary communication, knowledge distribution and collaborative research - Case studies to derive an international perspective on graduate studies: Olaf Gaus, University of Bielefeld, Germany; Owen Hicks, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Lynn McAlpine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Johannes Wildt, University of Dortmund, Germany
Enhancing teaching and learning through an institutional approach to online teaching - the OLT experience: Halima Goss, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Minding our quality A's And E's whilst recognising and rewarding teaching excellence: Barbara Groombridge, Curtin University of Technology, Australia; Martijntje Kulski, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Making conversation a more powerful sphere of influence for educational development: Neil Haigh, University of Waikato, New Zealand
The Teaching and learning hub: A new model of educational development: Gail Hart, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; Tom Cochrane, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; Halima Goss, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; Geoffrey Roberts, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
The influence of personality and approach to learning on information literacy skills: Jannica Heinström, Åbo Akademi University, Finland
Enhancing educational development for the 21st century: From the margin to the mainstream: Paul Helm, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom; Ranald Macdonald, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Developing teaching and learning partnerships: The use of service agreements in the area of educational development at the University of South Australia: Margaret Hicks, University of South Australia, Australia
Linking student evaluation to academic development: Owen Hicks, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Elizabeth Santhanam, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Kenn Martin, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Allan Goody, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Helping Students learn to learn - Simple things that university teachers can do: Angela Ho, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Influencing Academic Integrity: A Process of Institutional Change: Julia Christensen Hughes, University of Guelph, Canada
Are teaching workshops worthwhile?: Helen Spafford Jacob, University of Western Australia, Australia; Allan Goody, The University of Western Australia, Australia
Promoting excellence in teaching in higher education: Reflections of the recipients of the Vice-Chancellor's award for excellence in teaching: Chris Kapp, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Development of student skills in reflective writing: Terry King, Department of Information Systems, United Kingdom
Training PhD - supervision: Lise Busk Kofoed, Aalborg University, Denmark; Annette Kolmos, Aalborg University, Denmark
Curriculum development of teaching and learning process competencies: Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University, Denmark; Lise Busk Kofoed, Aalborg University, Denmark
PROMOTE: Alternative ways of fostering educational development in higher education: Ray Land, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Jan McArthur, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Shirley Earl, Napier University, United Kingdom; Liz Elvidge, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Charles Juwah, The Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom; David Ross, University of Aberty, United Kingdom
The marketing of higher education in South Africa - Venture versus vision: Willemien Law, Cape Technikon, South Africa; Susan van Schalkwyk, Cape Technikon, South Africa
Influencing future practice: Developing and implementing a required course on teamwork in a large inter-professional class: Joan Loomis, University of Alberta, Canada; Elizabeth Taylor, University of Alberta, Canada; Rosemarie Cunningham, University of Alberta, Canada
A Swedish commitment to teaching and learning: Anna Lundh, Swedish Council for the Renewal of Higher Education, Sweden
Tutor training for computer-supported and face-to-face learning in groups: Experiences and ideas!: Kirsten Hofgaard Lycke, University of Norway, Norway; Helge Strømsø, University of Norway, Norway; Per Grøttum, University of Norway, Norway
Supporting the challenge of educational change: Ranald Macdonald, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Research supervisor educational development: 'Turning the light on a private space': Catherine Manathunga, The University of Queensland, Australia
Educational improvement or Type 1 error?: Bruce Mann, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Henry Schulz, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada; Tim Seifert, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
Effective lecturing project - A useful educational development resource?: Bob Matthew, University of Glasgow, Scotland; Colin Mason, University of St Andrews, Scotland; Kate Morss, Queen Margaret University College, Scotland
Implementing a more discipline-based approach to educational development: How are we doing after four years? What does this mean for the future?: Lynn McAlpine, McGill University, Canada; Cynthia Weston, McGill University, Canada
C&IT in learning and teaching: Developing the developers: Mary McCulloch, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland; Kathy Wiles, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland; Simon Heath, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Herding cats? Obtaining staff support for curriculum change and implementation.: Christopher K. Morgan, The University of Sydney, Australia; David Roberts, The University of Sydney, Australia
A joined-up approach to institutional implementation of learning technologies: Does the U.S. 'roundtable methodology' transfer?: Kate Morss, Queen Margaret University College, Scotland; Susi Peacock, Queen Margaret University College, Scotland
Educational development: A catalyst for enhanced collegiality: Kogi Naidoo, Massey University, New Zealand
Meeting the personal and professional needs of all staff: Rise to the challenge!: Kogi Naidoo, Massey University, New Zealand
Changing learning environments for quality tertiary classes: Chenicheri Sid Nair, Monash University, Australia
Ventures in vision: Designing a graphic syllabus: Linda B. Nilson, Clemson University, USA
Promoting effective study habits among university students: Love Nneji, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, Nigeria
Institutional policy development in the service of improving teaching and learning - implementing graduate qualities at the University of South Australia: Ted Nunan, University of South Australia, Australia
Education in Nigeria: A futuristic perspective: Tola Olujuwon, Central Educational Service, Nigeria
Lean times a catalyst for building learning communities, opportunities for scholarship of teaching and collegiality in an educational development program: Janice Orrell, Flinders University, Australia
By the assessment the profession is known: Janice Orrell, Flinders University, Australia
The tyranny of assessment for grading: Janice Orrell, Flinders University, Australia
Discourses in educational development: Representations of learner independence in university culture: David Palfreyman, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
The supervised work session: The workplace in the lecture room: Pat Paterson, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Enhancing learning using generic and specific aspects of knowledge formation: Peter Petocz, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia; Anna Reid, Macquarie University, Australia
Staff development in learning-centred evaluation of computer-facilitated learning projects: Rob Phillips, Murdoch University, Australia
Using educational sociodrama to enrich learning: J. Kaya Prpic, Monash University, Australia
The bridge that never was: Manimala Puri, D.Y. Patil College of Engineering, India
Governmental intervention and visions for educational development: The Malaysian experience: A. A. Rahmån, Northern University of Malaysia, Malaysia; A. Faiz A. Hamid, Northern University of Malaysia, Malaysia
Is there an 'ideal' approach for academic development?: Anna Reid, Macquarie University, Australia
Designing, implementing, and publishing scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching: Laurie Richlin, Claremont Graduate University, USA
Linking scholarly teaching directly to salary and departmental funding: Torgny Roxå, Lund University, Sweden
Vision vs organisational location: Does the organisational location of academic/educational development units inevitably influence and possibly limit their vision?: Chris Rust, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
Developing and conducting synchronous and asynchronous faculty development workshops: Linking a community of teacher-scholars on-line: Karin Sandell, Ohio University, USA
Cross cultural implications of adapting a constructivist faculty development program across campuses and countries: Katherine Sanders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA; Fiona Underwood, University of South Australia, Australia; Jean Layne, Texas A&M University, USA
Symposium - Teaching portfolios in judging teacher/teaching quality: Chair:Elizabeth Santhanam, The University of Western Australia, Australia; Liz Beaty, Coventry University, United Kingdom; Peter Bouhuijs, University of Maastricht, The Netherlands; S.U.K. Ekaratne, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka; Lynn Sorenson, Brigham Young University, USA; David Way, Cornell University, USA
Student perspectives on the incorporation of generic learning outcomes in a technikon diploma - a South African study: Susan van Schalkwyk, Cape Technikon, South Africa; Willemien Law, Cape Technikon, South Africa
Evaluating online learning experiences at Adelaide University for staff and students in 2001: Susan Shannon, Adelaide University, Australia; Dan McHolm, Adelaide University, Australia
Educational innovation and faculty's professional development: A two-way link: Ann Stes, University of Antwerp, Belgium; Mieke Clement, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Carla Nelissen, Hogeschool Limburg, Belgium
Community classrooms - Developing independent practitioners: Elizabeth Taylor, University of Alberta, Canada; Sharon Brintnell, University of Alberta, Canada
Developing a unique teaching environment: Faculty as facilitators: Elizabeth Taylor, University of Alberta, Canada; Joan Loomis, University of Alberta, Canada; Rosemarie Cunningham, University of Alberta, Canada
Faculty development as institutional leadership: A framework for meeting new challenges: K. Lynn Taylor, The University of Manitoba, Canada; Dieter Schönwetter, The University of Manitoba, Canada
External peer-review of the quality of learning objects: Peter Taylor, Griffith University, Australia
Educational development in universities: Issues of purpose: Peter Taylor, Griffith University, Australia
Metacognition and the autonomous learner: Student reflections on cognitive profiles and learning environment development: Ray Webster, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Promoting teaching and learning development through a partnership model: Joyce Weinsheimer, University of Minnesota, USA; Joel Weinsheimer, University of Minnesota, USA
Using a school-based model to drive change in assessment practices in a distributed campus environment: Gail Wilson, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Fellowship: Building the people culture and embedding good practice - putting learning and teaching strategies into action: Gina Wisker, Anglia Polytechnic University, United Kingdom
Criterion referenced evaluation of a campus-wide flexible learning initiative: Craig Zimitat, Griffith University, Australia

Spheres of Influence: Ventures and Visions in Educational Development Home Preface Table of Contents
*Designing and Implementing Staff Learning Communities: An Effective Approach to Educational Development* Milton Cox, Miami University, USA	Milt_Cox.doc Size: 120.5 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:02	Milt_Cox.pdf Size: 201.1 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:02
*Development of Student Skills in Reflective Writing* Terry King, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom	Terry_King.doc Size: 490.5 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:04	Terry_King.pdf Size: 203.6 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:04
Curriculum Development of Teaching and Learning Process Competencies Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University, Denmark Lise Busk Kofoed, Aalborg University, Denmark	Anette_Kolmos.doc Size: 81.0 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 17:46	Anette_Kolmos.pdf Size: 152.5 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 17:46
*Herding Cats? Obtaining Staff Support for Curriculum Change and Implementation*. Christopher Morgan, The University of Sydney, Australia David Roberts, The University of Sydney, Australia	Christopher_Morgan.doc Size: 89.0 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:07	Christopher_Morgan.pdf Size: 205.1 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:07
*Changing Learning Environments for Quality Tertiary classes* Sid Nair, Monash University, Australia		Sid_Nair.pdf Size: 189.1 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:10
*Education in Nigeria: A Futuristic Perspective* Tola Olujuwon	Tola_Olajuwan.doc Size: 59.5 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:13	Tola_Olujuwon.pdf Size: 138.2 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:13
*The Supervised Work Session: The Workplace in the Lecture Room* Pat Paterson, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom	Pat_Paterson.doc Size: 84.5 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:15	Pat_Paterson.pdf Size: 179.7 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:15
*Enhancing Learning Using Generic and Specific Aspects of Knowledge Formation* Peter Petocz, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Anna Reid, Macquarie University, Australia	Peter_Petocz.doc Size: 66.0 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:17	Peter_Petocz.pdf Size: 136.3 kb Updated: 13 Dec 2003 18:17
*Staff Development in Learning-centred Evaluation of Computer-facilitated Learning Projects* Rob Phillips, Murdoch University, Australia	Rob_Phillips.doc Size: 94.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:03	Rob_Phillips.pdf Size: 195.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:03
*Is There an 'Ideal' Approach for Academic Development?* Anna Reid, Macquarie University, Australia	Anna_Reid.doc Size: 60.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:04	Anna_Reid.pdf Size: 156.6 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:05
*Educational Development in Online Learning* Susan Shannon, Adelaide University, Australia Dan McHolm, Adelaide University, Australia	Susan_Shannon.doc Size: 1197.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:07	Susan_Shannon.pdf Size: 253.0 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:07
*Are Teaching Workshops Worthwhile?* Helen Spafford Jacob, The University of Western Australia, Australia Allan Goody, The University of Western Australia, Australia	Helen_Spafford_Jacob.doc Size: 81.0 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:08	Helen_Spafford_Jacob.pdf Size: 181.2 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:09
*External Peer-review of the Quality of Learning Objects* Peter Taylor, Griffith University, Australia	Peter_Taylor.doc Size: 64.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:10	Peter_Taylor.pdf Size: 144.9 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:10
*Evaluating Teaching Portfolios: Moving from a Competitive to a Collaborative Culture* David Way, Cornell University, USA	David_Way.doc Size: 79.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:11	David_Way.pdf Size: 158.3 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:11
*Metacognition And The Autonomous Learner: Student Reflections On Cognitive Profiles And Learning Environment Development* Ray Webster, Edith Cowan University, Australia	Ray_Webster.doc Size: 67.5 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:14	Ray_Webster.pdf Size: 178.9 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:15
*Fellowship: Building the People Culture and Embedding Good Practice - Putting Learning and Teaching Strategies into Action* Gina Wisker, Anglia Polytechnic University, United Kingdom	Gina_Wisker.doc Size: 86.0 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:16	Gina_Wisker.pdf Size: 182.8 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:16
*Criterion Referenced Evaluation of a Campus-wide Flexible Learning Initiative* Craig Zimitat, Griffith University, Australia	Craig_Zimitat.doc Size: 85.0 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:17	Craig_Zimitat.pdf Size: 179.2 kb Updated: 14 Dec 2003 11:18