Tuesday, July 4, 2023

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

P 506A (P Block, The Cube, QUT, Gardens Point Campus)

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Facilitators Dr Ann Parkinson, University of the Sunshine Coast Dr Nicole Reinke, University of the Sunshine Coast Mr Robert Kennelly, University of Canberra Assoc Prof Edward Palmer, The University of Adelaide Colleen Hodgins, James Cook University Dr Danica Hickey, Queensland University of Technology Dr Manisha Thakkar, Southern Cross University (Maximum participants 30) The fee for this workshop is partially subsidised by HERDSA as a benefit to members. Aim ‘Talking about Teaching and Learning’ (TATAL) workshops seek to create a safe, trusting, respectful space where cohorts of reflective practitioners meet regularly to enhance their teaching and the learning of their students, to develop a teaching philosophy statement and an ongoing sense of enquiry. Overview The TATAL experience begins online and continues after the conference workshop through synchronous online or face-to-face collaborative sessions, with a view to improving practice. Intended Audience Academics with over two years of teaching experience who seek time and the support of others to develop an understanding and awareness of their teaching philosophy. Deans Education, Academic Developers and champions who seek to foster a serious approach to challenges, changes and opportunities in teaching and learning in their institution. Context This 12th TATAL workshop supports HERDSA’s aim to ‘facilitate and promote the enhancement of teaching and learning on an ongoing basis’. Learning Outcomes On completion of the workshop participants will have: Established a safe collaborative environment in which to continue to investigate the challenges and successes of teaching and learning. Enhanced their skills and confidence in talking and writing about teaching and learning. Begun to articulate a personal teaching philosophy. Workshop plan Activities commence in a flipped class format from Monday 19th June with presentations, discussions and free writing. At the Pre-conference workshop (9.30am – 3.30pm with a working lunch on Tuesday 4th July 2023) TATALers begin constructing their teaching philosophy by free writing responses to stimulating questions. On Thursday 6th July, TATALers engage in a synchronous/skype session with experienced TATALers and arrange meetings to continue collaborative reflection on their teaching philosophy and begin to prepare teaching portfolios. As it takes time to develop a safe environment in which to reflect and to write freely, this workshop requires more than a half day to achieve its objectives.