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-- aishe-talk@aishe.org: Posting is open to AISHE members only. To respond to the whole list use "Reply All" (or equivalent). More information: http://www.aishe.org/forums/aishe-talk.html -- [Apologies for the previous version of this message which got accidentally mangled by the mailing list software before transmission. I've converted this version to plain text, so hopefully it will be readable by everybody! - Best, Barry McM.] Dear AISHE Colleagues Attached are further details of the AISHE event that is scheduled to take place on January 10th 2003 at NUI Maynooth. The venue is on the South Campus and maps are available on the NUI Maynooth website. All replies and requests for further information should be directed to Quality@may.ie. Best wishes Saranne Magennis ------------- All Ireland Society for Higher Education David Jacques Learning in Small and Large Groups 11.00 a.m. Friday 10th January Renehan Hall NUI, Maynooth David Jaques will facilitate a workshop on the topic of learning in small and large groups on 10th January, to the Annual General Meeting of the Society. The Objectives: o To recognise that the problems and delights of small and large group teaching have much in common o To incorporate a range of skills and strategies that enhance student learning in groups o To feel confident and enthused to try new approaches in groups The Format The varied programme for the event will include input from the facilitator, work by the participants in pairs and groups and an opportunity to plan for future action. The workshop will consist of: o Opening exercise in pairs o Presentation on research evidence concerning teaching and learning in higher education o Group exercise on leading discussion o Demonstration of useful group interventions and structures o Case study discussion on how assessment can promote learning in groups o Action planning in pairs The workshop will commence at 11.00a.m (coffee at 10.45.a.m.) and close at 3.00 p.m. Lunch will be served in Pugin Hall at 1.00 p.m. How to Book To reserve your place email us on Quality@may.ie, putting "AISHE David Jaques" in the subject line of your message. Bookings must be received on or before 7 January. We will confirm your place by email. A note of any special dietary requirements would be appreciated. The Presenter David Jaques, FSEDA, ILTM, MPhil, Ac. Dip. Ed. has worked in higher education for 36 years, first as an Engineering Lecturer, then in Organisational and Interpersonal Communication, and finally as Head of the Educational Methods Unit at Oxford Brookes University, where he was responsible for improving the quality of teaching and learning. Author of the book Learning in Groups, he has made contributions to higher education through books and training materials for higher education for 20 years and has run courses around the world with support from The British Council and in Central and Eastern Europe for the Soros Foundation. He also works at the University of London Institute of Education as a tutor on their Professional Accreditation for Teachers in Higher Education course. He is particularly interested in how to enrich teaching and learning for both students and teachers, in organisational structures and systems that provide more open communication, and in cross-cultural learning. He is a Fellow of the Staff and Educational Development Association and a Member of the Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Aside from all that he is a committed cyclist and sings in choirs and opera. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -- Contribute: mailto:aishe-talk@aishe.org (members only) Archives: http://www.aishe.org/mail-archives/aishe-talk/ Unsubscribe: http://www.aishe.org/forums/aishe-talk.html