SEDA Spring 2015 Conference handbook The process of internationalising HE within the context of learning, teaching and research is a sector-wide concern with far-reaching implications. (HEA, 2014) There are many definitions of internationalisation though few of these definitions acknowledge the distinctive disciplinary communities that exist within academia (Leask, 2013) and much of the discourse frames internationalisation as more of a synonym of international education, in other words a summing up of fragmented and rather unrelated terms, than a comprehensive process and concept. (De Wit, 2013) Is this problematic for educational developers?As Montgomery (2009) states: the social interaction that takes place in the complex social environment of the university in the 21st century is fraught with tensions that relate to culture, social status, and educational background. As part of this complexity, there appear to remain some preconceptions or prejudices on all sides of the social interaction between international students, home students, and also staff. For example, the suggestions that international students don’t want to mix or like to stay with their own nationality are sometimes made by staff and students, and these criticisms extend into the classroom with comments such as they don’t contribute to discussions and they are reserved in class. This discourse can be seen as part of the deficit model that is applied to the social and academic experience of the international student, and this may have an influence on the social interaction of students and staff.The conference focuses on how, as a community of academic developers, we can support our institutions and colleagues move away from this deficit model to meaningfully embed the positive benefits. For example, as recently highlighted through research by the HEA (2014) engaging in the process of internationalising HE can benefit the formal and informal curriculum within HE and beyond, by providing the opportunity to:
Internationalisation is a wide theme and as such we would welcome you to invite colleagues from European, transnational, or global initiatives involving many partner countries.Themes
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS IS NOW CLOSED
“The process of internationalising HE within the context of learning, teaching and research is a sector-wide concern with far-reaching implications.” (HEA, 2014)
There are many definitions of internationalisation though few of these definitions acknowledge the distinctive disciplinary communities that exist within academia (Leask, 2013) and much of the discourse frames internationalisation as “more of a synonym of international education, in other words a summing up of fragmented and rather unrelated terms, than a comprehensive process and concept.” (De Wit, 2013) Is this problematic for educational developers?
As Montgomery (2009) states: “the social interaction that takes place in the complex social environment of the university in the 21st century is fraught with tensions that relate to culture, social status, and educational background. As part of this complexity, there appear to remain some preconceptions or prejudices on all sides of the social interaction between international students, home students, and also staff. For example, the suggestions that international students “don’t want to mix” or “like to stay with their own nationality” are sometimes made by staff and students, and these criticisms extend into the classroom with comments such as “they don’t contribute to discussions” and “they are reserved in class.” This discourse can be seen as part of the deficit model that is applied to the social and academic experience of the international student, and this may have an influence on the social interaction of students and staff.”
The conference focuses on how, as a community of academic developers, we can support our institutions and colleagues move away from this deficit model to meaningfully embed the positive benefits. For example, as recently highlighted through research by the HEA (2014) engaging in the process of internationalising HE can benefit the formal and informal curriculum within HE and beyond, by providing the opportunity to:
Internationalisation is a wide theme and as such we would welcome you to invite colleagues from European, transnational, or global initiatives involving many partner countries.Themes
Session formatsProposals for posters, discussion papers and workshops are invited which address the conference themes. The emphasis should be on reflection, exploration, scholarship and evaluation rather than merely a description of activities and technologies. SEDA conferences include sessions which involve delegates in active participation, discussion and development. This is a requirement of all discussion papers and workshop proposals. Activities should go beyond discussion of topics, and should involve critique, analysis, development and action planning by and with participants. Discussion papers: (up to 25 minutes presentation plus at least 20 minutes of questions and discussion / exploration), giving an account of research, evaluation, policy or practice, with the emphasis on drawing out lessons for and with others and involving participants in engaging with your findings. Sessions which integrate presentation and discussion, rather than presentation followed by Q&A, will generally be preferred.Workshops: (45 or 90 minutes) with the emphasis on a more detailed exploration of a research-informed issue or resource and including high levels of creativity, innovative thinking, critique, practical participation and action planning. Posters and demonstrations: the maximum size of a poster should be A1. Posters will be available for participants to view throughout the conference. Additionally, there will be a timetabled poster session when presenters should be available to discuss the content with conference participants.Criteria for acceptance of proposalsEach proposal will be reviewed for acceptance at the conference against the following criteria:
Submitting your proposalPROPOSALS DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED
David Killick, Head of Academic Staff Development, Leeds Beckett University @DKillickLeedsDavid’s current role is Head of Academic Staff Development at Leeds Beckett University where he also acts as course leader for the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, a role in which he is able to work with colleagues across the institution to develop and spread best practice in learning and teaching.David has published and presented at national and international conferences on curriculum internationalisation, global citizenship, and creating inclusive campuses. He took a lead role in pioneering work to introduce global citizenship and cross-cultural capability into curricula in a five-year institution-wide project. This work has been disseminated widely and has formed the basis for internationalisation in other HEIs. He is continuing to lead on curriculum internationalisation as colleagues embed the graduate attribute of a global outlook following a major refocus of the undergraduate curriculum at Leeds Beckett University.David’s recent international work has included leading an institutional internationalisation review in Lithuania and developing a PGCHE with nine Ethiopian universities. His doctoral research investigated the lived experience of students undertaking international study and work placements. He is currently researching international conceptions of learning and teaching in higher education, and exploring the links between internationalisation and diversity – and the contributions and questions these raise for equitable academic practice.David is a National Teaching Fellow and a Senior Fellow of the HEA. As a lover of mountains, David recently completed his Mountain Leader training programme, and feels as intimidated as any student could by the forthcoming assessment process (which is exceptionally well constructively aligned).Sally Brown, Emerita Professor, Leeds Beckett University; Visiting Professor at University of Plymouth and Liverpool John Moores University @ProfSallyBrownSally Brown enjoys life as an Independent Consultant and Emerita Professor at Leeds Beckett University where she was, until July 2010, Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic). She is also Visiting Professor at the University of Plymouth and at Liverpool John Moores University as well as working in around thirty universities a year in the UK and internationally. In 2012 she was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Plymouth University for Services to Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.She is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, is a Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) Senior Fellow and a UK National Teaching Fellow. She is widely published in the field of teaching, learning and particularly assessment. Her latest book (2015) is ‘Learning, Teaching and Assessment: Global Perspectives (Palgrave). Her areas of expertise and workshops as well as a full list of publications can be seen on Sally’s website.Mark Brown, Director, National Institute of Digital Learning, Dublin City University @mbrownzProfessor Mark Brown is Director of the National Institute for Digital Learning based at Dublin City University. Before taking up a Chair in Digital Learning in February of 2014, Mark was previously Director of the National Centre for Teaching and Learning and the Distance Education and Learning Futures Alliance (DELFA) at Massey University, New Zealand.
Over the last decade Professor Brown has played key leadership roles in the implementation of several major university-wide digital learning and teaching initiatives, including the enterprise wide deployment of Moodle, the design and development of the Mahara eportfolio system, a major study of the adoption and use of Open Educational Resources (OER), and the enterprise-wide implementation of a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platform (Open2Study).
Professor Brown serves on several international journal editorial boards and has published and/or presented extensively in the areas of online, blended and digital learning. Prior to his arrival at DCU, Mark was President of the New Zealand Association for Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (DEANZ) and remains Treasurer and executive committee member of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ascilite). Ascilite is the peak professional body for digital learning in Australia and New Zealand. Mark is a recipient of a National Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching and is a member of the New Zealand Academy of Tertiary Teaching Excellence.
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PRICES
As of 7th May 2015, there are no more full residential places available.
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Early bird price* |
Standard price |
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Full residential conference delegate (includes one night’s accommodation and all meals, including the conference dinner) |
£425 |
£490 |
| Student Concessionary Full residential conference delegate (includes one night’s accommodation and all meals, including the conference dinner) Available to Full Time Students Only | £340 | £390 |
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Non-residential day delegate Thursday 14th May (includes lunch and refreshments) |
£160 |
£185 |
| Student Concessionary Non-residential day delegate Thursday 14th May (includes lunch and refreshments) Available to Full Time Students Only | £128 | £150 |
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Non-residential day delegate Friday 15th May (includes lunch and refreshments) |
£160 |
£185 |
| Student Concessionary Non-residential day delegate Friday 15th May (includes lunch and refreshments) Available to Full Time Students Only | £128 | £150 |
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Bed and breakfast accommodation for the night of Wednesday 13th May |
£99 |
£99 |
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Conference dinner Thursday 14th May |
£35 |
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* Early bird expires at 17.00 on Monday 13th April
Day One09.15 – 09.45 Registration and tea & coffee – GLASS ROOF FOYER09.45 –10.00 Welcome and Introductions – SUITE 2 & 310.00 – 11.00 Opening Keynote Address – ‘Internationalisation – from Principles to Practice’ – SUITE 2 & 3David Killick, Head, Academic Staff Development, Leeds Beckett University
11.00 – 11.30 Break – FOYER AREAS
11.30 – 13.00 Parallel Session 1
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch – RESTAURANT13.30 – 14.00 New to SEDA? Come and find out more Stephen Bostock – 184414.00 – 14.45 Parallel Session 2
14.50 – 15.35 Parallel Session 3
15.35 – 16.00 Break – FOYER AREAS16.00 – 16.45 Parallel Session 4
17.00 – 17.45 Network Getting Published with SEDA James Wisdom (Chair, SEDA Educational Developments Magazine Editorial Committee) – 1844Introducing SEDA Fellowships Marita Grimwood (SEDA Fellowships Co-ordinator) – VICTORIAPoster Session – FOYER
18.00-18.45 SEDA AGM – VICTORIA19.15 Drinks Reception – GLASS ROOF FOYER/TERRACE20.00 Dinner – JOHN LOGIE BAIRD SUITEDay Two09.15 – 09.30 Welcome to day 2 – SUITE 2 & 309.30 – 10.25 Keynote Address – Internationalising the Curriculum: Teaching and Learning for the new Digital World – SUITE 2 & 3Mark Brown, Director, National Institute for Digital Learning, Dublin City University10.25 – 10.45 Break – FOYER AREAS10.45 – 12.15 Parallel Session 5
12.20 – 13.15 Lunch13.15 – 14.00 Parallel Session 6
14.00 – 14.15 Break – FOYER AREAS14.15 – 15.15 Closing Keynote – Global perspectives on learning, teaching and assessment: avoiding unpleasant surprises and encouraging the love of learning – SUITE 2 & 3Sally Brown, Emerita Professor, Leeds Beckett University, Visiting Professor at University of Plymouth and Liverpool John Moores University15.15 – 15.30 Summing up and close – SUITE 2 & 3
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