TimeActivity
9.00 - 9.30amRegistration
9.30 - 10.00am

Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country:

  • Professor Karena Waller, Academic Director Education-Focussed Careers, University of Melbourne

Opening remarks:

  • Professor Gregor Kennedy, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), University of Melbourne
10.00 - 10.45am

Keynote:

  • Professor Susan Rowland, Vice-Provost, University of Sydney
10.45 - 11.15am Morning tea
11.15am - 12.00pm

Panel discussion hosted by Professor Karena Waller, Academic Director Education-Focussed Careers:

  • Professor Susan Rowland, Vice-Provost, University of Sydney
  • Associate Professor Ika Willis, Head of School, Culture and Communication, Faculty of Arts, University of Melbourne
  • Dr Collins Fleischner, Lecturer, School of Education, Australian Catholic University
  • Professor Gavin Buskes, Deputy Head (Academic), Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Melbourne
12.00 - 12.30pm

The education-focussed landscape - a university overview:

  • Professor Karena Waller, Academic Director Education-Focussed Careers, University of Melbourne
12.30 - 1.15pm Lunch
1.15 - 2.15pm

Workshops:

  • Education-focussed careers - possibilities and reflections
  • How do I become an (even) better educator? (iteration one)
  • Thinking about applying for promotion? Developing an argued case to apply for level B or C
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): pitch and formulate your SoTL project - seeding stage
2.15- 2.30pmBreak
2.30 - 3.30pm

Workshops:

  • Evidencing your educational excellence for quality, impact and influence
  • How do I become an (even) better educator? (iteration two)
  • Thinking about applying for promotion? Developing an argued case to apply for level D or E
  • Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): human ethics
3.30 - 3.40pmReturn to main theatre
3.40 - 3.55pm

Closing remarks:

  • Professor Jamie Evans, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students and Education), University of Melbourne
3.55 - 5.00pmNetworking and refreshments

Workshops - 1.15 - 2.15pm

All workshops are interactive, including variations of collaborative group work, in-class demonstrations, panel discussions and development of drafts. Participants will be invited to register for the workshops they would like to attend, as space is limited.

Workshop titleOverviewLeadersLocation
Education-focussed careers - possibilities and reflections
The University recognises the importance and value of education-focussed staff and the diverse ways in which they contribute to teaching and learning, the student experience, scholarship and academic life. Join this workshop to understand more about the diversity of pathways for education-focussed careers, their recognition and opportunities from those who’ve successfully navigated an education-focussed career.
Professor David Shallcross, Associate Professor Chantal Morton, Dr Eduardo Oliveira and Dr Chelsea Hyde. Chaired by: Professor Karena Waller. Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre
How do I become an (even) better educator?Investing in yourself and your own teaching practice is essential to continually improving and evaluating what you do with students. Join this workshop to discuss scholarly and reflective approaches to teaching and learning, the importance of mentors and peer review, and developing your connections and sphere of influence.Associate Professor Gary Cazalet, Associate Professor Matthew Harrison and Associate Professor Lisa GodinhoPAR-148A-L2-253-Collaborative Learning Space / Project Room – Arts West
Thinking about applying for promotion?
Developing an argued case to apply for level B or C
Creating an argued case that articulates and evidences your quality, impact and influence is essential to the promotion process. Join this workshop to discuss your career to date and how you can articulate, narrate and evidence your academic work in line with key frameworks. Experienced educators will share their expertise and insights.Dr Hayley Bugeja, Dr Mehmet Ozmen, Dr Paul FijnPAR-125-L1-127A-127 & 128 Combined (140) - WEBS
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): Pitch and Formulate your SoTL Project - Seeding Stage
A scholarly approach to teaching and learning can facilitate enquiry, collaboration and innovation in educational practice and disciplinary approaches. Join this workshop to discuss how to situate, pitch and develop a SoTL project that aligns with key priority areas and supports your interest in specific areas of teaching and learning.Associate Professor Angelina Fong and Associate Professor Kwang ChamPAR-148A-L3-356-Flexible Learning Space – Arts West

Workshops - 2.30 - 3.30pm

All workshops are interactive, including variations of collaborative group work, in-class demonstrations, panel discussions and development of drafts. Participants will be invited to register for the workshops they would like to attend, as space is limited.

Workshop titleOverviewLeadsLocation
Evidencing your educational excellence for quality, impact and influenceEvidencing your educational activities, innovations, scholarly outputs and leadership for quality, impact and influence is critical. But what constitutes evidence? And where, when and how it can be used? Join this workshop to uncover and discuss these important questions with experienced educational leaders.Professor Jamie Evans, Dr Samantha Marangell and Dr Chris DuffyPAR-125-L1-127A-127 & 128 Combined (140) - WEBS
How do I become an (even) better educator? (iteration two)
Investing in yourself and your own teaching practice is essential to continually improving and evaluating what you do with students. Join this workshop to discuss scholarly and reflective approaches to teaching and learning, the importance of mentors and peer review, and developing your connections and sphere of influence.
Associate Professor Gary Cazalet, Associate Professor Matthew Harrison and Associate Professor Lisa GodinhoPAR-183-G-G20-Collaborative Learning Space (96) - Old Howard Florey Building
Thinking about applying for promotion?
Developing an argued case to apply for level D or E
Creating an argued case that articulates and evidences your quality, impact and influence is essential to the promotion process. Join this workshop to discuss your career to date and how you can articulate, narrate and evidence your academic work in line with key frameworks. Experienced educators will share their expertise and insights.
Professor Karena Waller and Professor Gavin Buskes
PAR-148A-L3-356-Flexible Learning Space – Arts West
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): human ethics
Now you have an idea for a developing SoTL project, it's time to get started on your Human Ethics application. Discuss the importance of Human Ethics approval, and the requirements and process for a successful application.Dr Nira Rahman and Nadia Hosseini NavehPAR-148A-L2-253-Collaborative Learning Space / Project Room – Arts West