Month: October 2013

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Employment

Postdoc Opportunity for Grad Students in Education

The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology <http://ctlt.ubc.ca/> (CTLT) at the University of British Columbia is seeking a full time postdoctoral teaching and learning fellow to work with the Alma Mater Society, Graduate Student Society and the Office of the Vice President Students on research and evaluation related to student voice and UBC’s Flexible Learning Initiative. Specific components of this project are outlined below:

The teaching and learning fellow (TLF) will liaise with Faculties and individual project leads collect existing plans related to the evaluation of flexible learning projects. Concurrently, the TLF will develop and oversee a focus group process to discern themes around flexible learning that students deem important for future research and evaluation. The TLF will synthesize data from both groups to develop recommendations for project owners and, pending approval of recommendations, work with the project lead to develop a comprehensive research and evaluation plan. The TLF will play a key role in implementing this plan. It is expected that the play will include the development of both a survey type tool and a focus group process (details below).

The TLF will research existing validated tools designed to gather student feedback and both develop and validate a UBC specific tool to gather student perceptions of how their learning has been impacted by courses transformed via the Flexible Learning (FL) Initiative. Details regarding the logistics and specific foci of the survey will be informed by the data collected through measures listed above. The TLF will train and supervise a research assistant (RA) who will analyze individual course responses and provide faculty with course specific feedback. The TLF and RA will work collaboratively to evaluate the data across courses, develop recommendations, and share the findings with key FL stakeholders.

The TLF will develop a focus group process to both provide formative feedback to faculty teaching FL transformed courses and inform the research and evaluation themes identified by students. The TLF will train and supervise a group of research assistants who facilitate the focus groups, analyze the data and provide targeted feedback to faculty. The TLF will be tasked with identifying themes that emerge across the focus groups and sharing that data with key FL stakeholders.

The TLF will also design and oversee the research component of a multiyear, undergraduate journaling project documenting students’ reflections on their own learning and the impact of flexible approaches to the design of their learning environments.

Research and publication related to these projects is encouraged and will be supported through the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology. The TLF is expected to attend regular meetings focusing on teaching and learning practice with other Flexible Learning TLFs across UBC.

To qualify for the fellowship, applicants should have a Ph.D. in Education or a related area with a strong background in both qualitative and quantitative methods, or a Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline, such as statistics, with a strong interest in education and experience in qualitative research. The appointment is initially for one year, with the option for renewal dependent on performance and funding.

To apply, please submit a recently updated C.V., a short (2 page) statement of interest that details how your previous experience relates to this position, and the names and complete contact information (including phone and email) of two references to:

Andrea Han, Senior Manager, Curriculum Services and Special Projects
andrea.han@ubc.ca

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Speakers

Oct 9 Protocols and Indigenous Knowledge(s) in the Post Secondary Classroom

Please join us for this Circle-Side Chat on Wednesday Oct. 09th from 12:30 to 2:00. Elders Larry Grant and Theresa Neel, along with graduate student, Alannah Young, will be sharing their knowledge of protocols in the post-secondary institution. Indigenous Protocols in the Post Secondary Class Flyer

Miigwech,
Jan Hare
Associate Professor
Professor of Indigenous Education in Teacher Education

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Employment

Assistant Professor of Women and Gender Studies at San Francisco State‏

The Women and Gender Studies Department at San Francisco State University invites applicants for an approved tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin in fall 2014, subject to financial ability.

Position Description:
The Women and Gender Studies Department at SFSU seeks to hire a junior scholar with expertise in transnational feminist methodologies whose research addresses one or more of the following fields:

• Science and technology studies

• Disability studies

• Indigenous feminisms

• Health inequalities and the environment

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Women and Gender Studies or experience in the discipline. This scholar must teach from a perspective that emphasizes the mutually constitutive nature of categories of difference, and their course offerings should complement and extend our strengths in transnational feminist cultural studies and interdisciplinary social sciences.

Here’s the link: http://wgsdept.sfsu.edu/wgs-job-announcement

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Employment

NOTICE OF A TEMPORARY TEACHING POSITION ECED 412‏

We are currently looking for an instructor for ECED 421: Supporting Young Children Through Home, School, and Community Relationships for the 2013/14 winter term two (January to April, 2014). This course will be offered online. Teaching position ECED 421 2014

 

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8th International Gender and Language Association Conference

CALLING ALL SCHOLARS

RE:  The International Gender and Language Association

 

Upcoming IGALA International Conference will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, from June 5th through to June 7th, 2014.  It will be held at Simon Fraser University’s downtown campus, Harbour Centre.

We hope the www.IGALA8.com website will be helpful in answering any questions you may have. Please submit an abstract of your own work and/or encourage any colleagues or graduate-level students to do so by November 30, 2013.

The theme of the conference is Shifting Visions to inspire fresh and original thinking and perspectives concerning gender and language research. Every two years, IGALA members from all over the world meet at the IGALA conference. The 2014 conference is the first ever to be held in Canada. It is a great opportunity to connect with others in our field from around the world and challenge our own work in constructive ways.

The IGALA 8 Conference Committee

Looking for Volunteers: If students are interested in getting some international conference experience, this is a terrific opportunity to get involved in a dynamic group of scholars. Please email allyson.jule@twu.ca if available. Such tasks could include publishing tasks, liaison with authors, publisher contact, welcome desk secretary, hospitality coordinator, etc. Preferences given at first come, first serve basis.

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Announcements Department Events

Oct 4 Research Seminary by Prof. Hongyu Wang (followed by conversation with grad students)

Date:            Friday, Oct 4th 2013

Venue:         Scarfe Room 1214

Time:            12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Title:             Nonviolent Engagements with Difference: Transforming Relational Dynamics in Education

Speaker:       Professor Hongyu Wang, Oklahoma State University

Based upon a life history, qualitative study of Chinese professors’ and American professors’ mutual engagement with the counterpart thought, culture, and education, this presentation discusses the central thread of nonviolence and portrays important elements of nonviolent engagements with difference, including organic relationality, non-instrumental engagement, serendipitous play, spiritual openness, and de/education.

Light lunch served at noon.  The Lecture commences at 12:30 pm.  There is no need to RSVP.

Following the event, there will be an opportunity for graduate students to engage Dr. Wang in conversation. As the second talk of EDCP seminar series of 2013-2014, Professor Hongyu Wang from Oklahoma State University is giving a talk and having a conversation with graduate students after the talk. The talk is titled “Epistemological Pluralism in Higher Education: Ethical and Epistemological Challenges.” The conversation will be “informal.” Any question will provoke the conversation that all of ours constitute.

As many of you already know Hongyu Wang through her writings, the contribution of her works has gained enormous resonance, recognition, and acknowledgement. Her well-known book is The Call from the Stranger on a Journey home: Curriculum in a Third Space (2004), and she recently edited with Claudia Eppert Cross-cultural studies in Curriculum: Eastern thought, Educational Insights (2010).

How lucky we are! Thanks to, Bill Doll, Donna Trueit, Bill Pinar and our department.

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Announcements Graduate Program Opportunities

Koerner Library Research Commons Services October 2013‏

Tips and Tricks for Formatting Your Thesis: Little Things Mean A Lot!

Are you worried about getting your thesis/dissertation into the format required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies? Would you like to know more about how to use the formatting features in Microsoft Word? Research Commons staff will help you with your questions about the nuts and bolts of formatting: tables of contents, page layout, numbering, headings, front matter, and more! As well, find out more about the resources that are available to help you in writing your thesis/dissertation. Graduate students at any stage of the writing process are welcome; some prior knowledge of Microsoft Word will be helpful.

Thursday, October 3rd, 5-7pm:  http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4451

Wednesday October 9th, 3-5pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4463

Have specific questions you think would be best answered in a one-on-one session? See our Consultations page to book a session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.

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Citation Management Using RefWorks, Zotero, or Mendeley

Need to manage large numbers of references and citations as part of your research, teaching or administrative work? Citation management tools are for you. These tools provide a simple way to store, organize and retrieve your citations in an effective manner, and can also help you in formatting in-text citations and bibliographies in your work.

Sign up for a tool specific hands-on workshop about the core concepts of citation management and detailed instruction for use of either RefWorks, Zotero, or Mendeley.

Are you new to citation management tools entirely, or do you have advanced-user questions? See our Consultations page to book a one-on-one session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.

Citation Management Using RefWorks:

Wednesday, October 23rd, 3-5pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4292

Citation Management Using Mendeley:

Wednesday October 2nd, 2-4pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4339

Tuesday, October 15th, 10am-12pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4291

Citation Management Using Zotero:

Thursday, October 17th, 1-3pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4459

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SPSS

Workshop 1- Basic SPSS

Do you wonder what SPSS is and how it can be useful to manage and analyze your data? Would you like to learn how to work with SPSS just by clicking a few keys? Let us help you learn the basics.

No previous knowledge of SPSS is required for the first workshop.

Monday, October 7th, 2-3pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4305

Workshop 2- SPSS Data Management

Do you know how to edit your data using effective data management software? Do you want to work with user-friendly software without going through a hassle of writing code? SPSS can do this for you with a few clicks. Attend this workshop and learn how to manage your data fast.

Friday, October 18th, 3-430pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4309

Workshop 3-Descriptive/Graphing Analysis with SPSS

Do you have trouble summarizing your data? Do you want to analyze your data with t-test, ANOVA, Pearson-test, etc. using SPSS? Do you have trouble graphing and presenting your data with SPSS? Well, we can help you with all of these questions. Enroll in this workshop and learn how to analyze your data hassle-free!

Monday, October 28th, 12:30 – 2:00pm: http://elred.library.ubc.ca/libs/dashboard/view/4313

Have specific questions you think would be best answered in a one-on-one session? See our Consultations page to book a session: http://koerner.library.ubc.ca/services/research-commons/.

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FIREtalk: Indigenizing the Academy

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission events in Vancouver support reconciliation between Aboriginal people and wider Canadian society. To continue the conversation, Xwi7xwa Library and the Research Commons at Koerner Library invite you to participate in a FIREtalk at the First Nations House of Learning Hall on Oct 23, 4-6 pm.

How can the academy engage Aboriginal and Indigenous knowledge? What are some ways researchers at UBC – Indigenous and non-Indigenous – are using Indigenous methodologies and incorporating Indigenous knowledge?  What challenges arise and how can we address them?

Be part of the discussion: submit your proposals for a 5-minute presentation by the 7th of October, 2013. Find more information at: http://bit.ly/FTpresent

Interested but don’t want to present? Attend as an audience member and join the discussion after the presentations! To attend without presenting, register at: http://bit.ly/23OctFt

FIREtalks: An interdisciplinary forum for graduate students, by graduate students. Find out more at: http://bit.ly/firetalk

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Announcements

SESSIONAL FACULTY TEACHING PRIZE 2013-2014‏

Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize

2013-2014

The Faculty of Education has a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching. In recognition of the significant contribution that Sessional and Lecturer faculty members make to our programs, the Faculty of Education offers a Sessional and Lecturer Faculty Teaching Prize to outstanding educators. The prize includes both a plaque and $1000.

1. Eligibility

The award is open to any individual holding a 50% or more appointment as a Sessional Lecturer or Adjunct Teaching Professor (seconded teacher) during the current academic year. While previous award winners are not eligible, previous nominees are encouraged to reapply. These prizes are based on teaching broadly defined over time and not solely on current classroom teaching. Consideration should be given to:

• Teaching performance in formal settings such as lectures (large and small), tutorials, laboratories, practica and clinical placements;

• Teaching performance in informal settings such as practicum supervision, office consultation, counseling;

• Developing innovative curricula, course content and teaching methodology;

• Being committed to systematically inquiring into their own practices; and

• Having close connections with schools or other educational institutions beyond UBC.

2. Nomination Process: Department/School Deadline

• One letter of nomination indicating the case for awarding a teaching prize to the nominee should be sent to the Department Head/Director. The letter should address the five criteria listed under eligibility. Faculty and students wishing to nominate a faculty member are encouraged to start early and consult with their Department Head/Director as the nomination process proceeds.

• Up to six support letters may be attached to the nomination letter. These letters should represent the diversity of the person’s teaching responsibilities and be limited to 1-2 pages each.

• The nominee should include a one page teaching philosophy statement.

• The nominee should provide a CV.

• The above constitutes the nomination package that must reach the Department Head/Director by January 10, 2014.

EDCP courses: Dr. Peter Grimmett (peter.grimmett@ubc.ca)

EDST courses: Dr. Pam Ratner (pam.ratner@ubc.ca)

EPSE courses: Dr. Bill Borgen (william.a.borgen@ubc.ca)

LLED courses: Dr. Lee Gunderson (lee.gunderson@ubc.ca)

HKIN courses: Dr. Robert Sparks (robert.sparks@ubc.ca)

For other acronyms, please ask the instructor for their department home.

3. Nomination Process: Faculty Deadline

• Departments will follow their own internal review processes and choose one nomination to forward the Faculty level committee.

• Departments will refine the nomination package so it adheres to the number and length of letters, length of teaching philosophy, etc.

• The Department Head/Director will submit the nomination package along with a cover letter that includes a longitudinal review of the nominees teaching performance (using SCETS and course evaluation information) and any other pertinent information to the Chair of the Killam Faculty Teaching Prize Committee, Dr. Rita Irwin, Associate Dean, Teacher Education Office by February 28, 2014.

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Killam Teaching Prize Nominations

Killam Faculty Teaching Prize 2013 – 2014

The Faculty of Education has a long history of interest in good teaching. To emphasize the importance of exceptional teaching the Faculty of Education awards up to two prizes of $5000, a plaque and recognition at convocation each year to full-time tenure track faculty members.

1. Eligibility

All Faculty members who hold a full-time tenured or tenure-track appointment are eligible for a Killam Faculty Teaching Prize. While previous award winners are not eligible, previous nominees are encouraged to reapply. These prizes are based on teaching broadly defined over time and not solely on current classroom teaching. Consideration should be given to:

• Teaching performance in formal settings such as lectures (large and small), tutorials, laboratories, practica and clinical placements;

• Teaching performance in informal settings such as graduate student supervision, practicum supervision, office consultation, counseling;

• Innovation in curricula, course content and teaching methodology informed by research;

• Development of courses, programs and course materials; and

• Continuing Professional Education activities.

2. Nomination Process: Department/School Deadline

• One letter of nomination indicating the case for awarding a teaching prize to the nominee should be sent to the Department Head/Director. The letter should address the five criteria listed under eligibility. Faculty and students wishing to nominate a faculty member are encouraged to start early and consult with their Department Head/Director as the nomination process proceeds.

• Up to six support letters may be attached to the nomination letter. These letters should represent the diversity of the person’s teaching responsibilities and be limited to 1-2 pages each.

• The nominee should include a one page teaching philosophy statement.

• The nominee should provide a CV.

• The above constitutes the nomination package that must reach the Department Head/Director by January 10, 2014.

EDCP courses: Dr. Peter Grimmett (peter.grimmett@ubc.ca)

EDST courses: Dr. Pam Ratner (pam.ratner@ubc.ca)

EPSE courses: Dr. Bill Borgen (william.a.borgen@ubc.ca)

LLED courses: Dr. Lee Gunderson (lee.gunderson@ubc.ca)

HKIN courses: Dr. Robert Sparks (robert.sparks@ubc.ca)

For other acronyms, please ask the instructor for their department home.

3. Nomination Process: Faculty Deadline

• Departments and the School will follow their own internal review processes and choose one nomination to forward the Faculty level committee.

• Departments will refine the nomination package so it adheres to the number and length of letters, length of teaching philosophy, etc.

• The Department Head/Director will submit the nomination package along with a cover letter that includes a longitudinal review of the nominees teaching performance (using SCETS and course evaluation information) and any other pertinent information to the Chair of the Killam Faculty Teaching Prize Committee, Dr. Rita Irwin, Associate Dean, Teacher Education Office by February 28, 2014.

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