Nurturing our Ethical Sensibilities as Learners, Teachers, Researches and Supervisors

University College Cork , Ireland

Learning Outcomes To share good practice on how we nurture our own and our students' ethical sensibilities To acquire skills of reflection and practical tools for ethical thinking, reflection and analysis useful for our fields of teaching, research and student support To explore understanding of the 'every day' ethics generated by different kinds of research,…

How can Educators Inspire Authentic Online Engagement?

University College Cork , Ireland

Learning Outcomes Define “authenticity” in online engagement Discuss the benefits and challenges of instructor presence Appraise the value of a social and cognitive presence Assess the uses of appropriate technologies to meet learning outcomes Plan authentic activities to engage with performances of learning outcomes

Translation in Language Teaching: Rethinking the Role of Translation in Third-level Language Learning

University College Cork, O'Rahily Building , Ireland

Learning Outcomes To consider the plethora of concepts, terms and approaches related to translation in language teaching (TILT) and how these may be connected with the reconceptualization of translation in language pedagogy To develop teaching and learning pedagogies that employ audio visual translation to exploit the increasingly multilingual repertoires of students in order to foster…

Making the Most of Interprofessional Learning – A Professional Development Seminar for Academic and Clinical Staff

University College Cork , Ireland

Learning Outcomes Identify the challenges associated with the Interprofessional Learning (IPL) development and facilitation for teachers and staff Engage in interprofessional thinking and planning for IPL academic institutions Reflect on the principles of IPL to develop students' interprofessional and clinical skills Practice new skills developed in IPL facilitation and assessment of/as/for learning Explore ways in…

How Good Conflict Can Develop Creative Learning Communities

Cork Institute of Technology , Ireland

Learning Outcomes Understand the nature and importance of conflict in developing creative learning communities Be familiar with the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument Become more aware of your own preferred approach mode Explore and practice alternative conflict modes with peers Examine how different approaches to conflict can be harnessed to improve the learning environment for…

Mission Critical: Using ‘Critical Moments’ not ‘At Risk’ Students to Flip our View of Student Success using Transitions Pedagogy

Cork Institute of Technology , Ireland

Learning Outcomes Understand and explore the concept of ‘critical moments’ for students across the lifecycle in your institution Reflect on how your institution’s knowledge and support of critical moments contrasts across European HE settings Be introduced to the Transitions Pedagogy model to consider critical moments in the holistic design of curricula as well as student…

Digital Technology and Innovative Teaching and Testing Approaches

University College Cork, Library Zone , Ireland

Learning Outcomes To share digital knowledge and skills among teaching staff and discuss possibilities of using digital technologies in the teaching and learning environment To enhance the use of digital technology for innovative assessment practices To deepen our knowledge of corpus linguistics and get familiarised with new software tools used for analysing and visualising corpora…

Universal Design for Learning: Accessibility and Inclusive Assessment and Feedback

Cork Institute of Technology , Ireland

Learning Objectives • Identify and understand the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) • Learn how to ensure resources created for students are accessible • Gain insight into the practical application of UDL principles in both face-to-face and remote educational settings and in particular to assessment and feedback practices • Learn how to transform…

Plagiarism and Collusion – Myth or Reality? Assessment for Future Needs

Cork Institute of Technology , Ireland

Learning Objectives • Enhance awareness amongst all those who teach of the types of plagiarism and collusion that are most prevalent • Enable debate on the evidence surrounding plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating • Encourage re-design of assessment practices to support learning and reduce possibilities for plagiarism and collusion • Embed self-reflection and create awareness…

Redesigning Assessment and Developing Staff and Student Feedback Literacy

Cork Institute of Technology , Ireland

Learning Objectives • Elaborate on the meaning of feedback and distinguish between general feedback and feedback on assessment • Examine assessment strategies and consider how we can redesign assessments to provide opportunity for students to engage with and incorporate the feedback in subsequent assessments • Empower students as confident and competent evaluators of their own…