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Integration of research and teaching: sharing some UVic

examples

Mary Sanseverino (Computer Science), Assoc. Director, Learning and Teaching Centre;

Teresa Dawson (Geography), Director, Learning and Teaching Centre;

Martin Taylor (Geography), Vice-President Research

Nov 3, 2006

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Learning Goals• Examine the creation of vibrant

learning environments through integration of teaching and research.

Recognize elements that are necessary for successful integration of teaching and research.

Apply this knowledge to your own context

Articulate the importance of integrating teaching and research for student and faculty success

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How?• Look and listen to successful

practioners– Amy Verdun– Michel Lefebvre– Gweneth Doane– Nigel Livingston

Record your responses to the “burning” question(s)

Speak about the importance of integrating teaching and research for student and faculty success

Reflect on how to apply this knowledge to your own context

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The Burning Question(s)!

• What, for you, are the common themes/elements that seem to underlie the successful integration of teaching and research in the vignettes?

• Do/could the same elements succeed in your institution? Why/why not? Examples?

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Dr. Amy Verdun, Professor, Political Science

Interests

• European monetary integration,

• European integration theory,

• European comparative politics,

• international political economy

• international relations.

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Dr. Michel Lefebvre, Professor, Physics and

Astronomy Interests• experimental

exploration of the laws of nature at the energy frontier

• development, construction and operation of particle detectors

• development of data analysis tools and techniques

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Dr. Gweneth Doane, Professor, School of Nursing

Interests• relational

epistemology and practice

• ethical practice• learning/teaching in

professional practice disciplines

• family health promotion

• embodied healing

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And now for something completely different …

• Dr. Nigel Livingston, Biologist and founder of UVATT (UVic Assistive Technology Team)

• UVATT Canadian Institute for Accessibility and Inclusion

Research

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Where to from here?

• Continuing the dialog– Speak– Reflect– Hear more– Add your voice