Visvesvaraya Technological U niversity

"Jnana Sangama"
Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka State.
Dr. K.E. PrakashrB.E.,M.E.,Ph.D
Registrar
Phone
Fax
:(0831) 240s468
:(083 t) 240s467
Ref. No. VTU/PS/20 t3-14t t 3 4t{ Date:24-02-2014
CIRCULAR
Sub: Carleton University Certijicate programme in
University Teaching Skills
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reg.
Pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding that Visvesvaraya Technological
University, Belgaum had with Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada in the recent past, we have
received a pro.posal for conduct of "Certificate Program in University Teaching Skills" from
Carleton University. The proposed program is for two weeks and will be conducted at Carleton
University campus, Ottawa in April, 2014. The said program consists of 10, 6-hour sessions
during which the participants gain hands-on experience with a range of teaching and
assessment methods, learn how to effectively manage both large and small classes, and
address teaching and learning issues particular to engineering.
The program will delve into different facets of university teaching such as lesson plans,
assessment of student learning, micro teaching, and courseware design. The entire program is
being facilitated by senior and accomplished academicians from the Faculty of Engineering and
Design at Carleton University, Ottawa.
The ManagemenUPrincipals of affiliated engineering colleges of VTU, Belgaum are
requested to go through the enclosed information brochure. The approximate cost of the
program (that includes program fee, accommodation for 12 days, breakfast, lunch and dinner
and travel costs from lndia to Ottawa and back) is Rs. 5 Lakh per participant. The entire cost will
have to be borne by the faculty members or by the college that they represent.
lnterested faculty members are requested to send their names through proper channel
to Registrar, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum on or before March 10,2014.
REGISTRAR
To,
The Chairman/ Principals of all the
affiliated engineering colleges of WU
Copy FWCs to :
1. The Hon'ble Vice Chancellor through the Secretary to VC, WU, Belgaum, for information
2. The Dean Faculty of Engineering, WU, Belgaum, for information and needful.
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Carleton
V uNrvERsrrY
Facalty ofEngineering and Design
Carleton University
Certificate in University Teaching Skills
Start Date: April 2014
Program Description:
The Certificate in University Teaching Skills is specifically designed to help the faculty to refine
and advance their teaching methods for effective delivery and student engagement. The
program consists of L0, 6-hour sessions during which participants gain hands-on experience
with a range of teaching and assessment methods, learn how to effectively manage both large
and small classes, and address teaching and learning issues particular to engineering. Although
informed by theory, the focus will be on teaching practice. During the course of this two-week,
intensive program, participants wil! develop new course materials and
practice various teaching
approaches that can be directly transferred to enhance their future teaching responsibilities.
As this is a two-week intensive course, there will be out of class work completed each evening
(approximately 2 hours per evening) and four assignments.
Program Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this program, participants will have:
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Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to developing a course,
planning individual
class sessions, and assessing student learning.
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Demonstrated the ability to develop outcome orientated lesson plans
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Examined various teaching methods and ways of assessing student learning.
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Examined various effective classroom management techniques.
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Participated in facilitated group discussions on teaching methods.
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Developed skills and competencies in providing constructive feedback to students by
providing feedback to colleagues participating in the certificate program.
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Applied and practiced teaching in video recorded micro-teaching sessions.
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Gained knowledge about varieties and uses of educational technologies, including the
appropriate use of in class technologies (class room response systems) and online tools
including the appropriate use of a learning management system, personal learning
environments, and synchronous teaching tools.
Fees:
This two-week certificate program
is priced at US
SSSOO
per person with a minimum enrollment
of 10 individuals. lf 20 or more individuals participate, the cost per participant will be
$3ZOO.
These costs include the textbook, teaching materials, access to relevant university resources for
the program, breakfast and lunch during the formal certificate program days, a graduation
ceremony and framed certificate. lt does not include travel costs (flights/taxi or other)
transportation to the University, visa costs, health/travel insurance costs, accommodations or
any other miscellaneous expenses in Ottawa. ln accordance with university policy which can be
found here: http://www6.carletqn.calsecretariat/ccmslwp*contentfccms-flles12013-06-26-lCR-
Policv-Document.ndf, an additional 2Oo/o to the above indicated cost of the service will be
added.
(Accommodation
costs if opted in the Carleton residence are indicated at the end of this
document)
Provided Text: Davis, B.G (20091.
Tools
for
Teaching
12nd
Edition). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-
Bass.
A number of other resource handouts will be provided so that the participant has a
comprehensive binder after completion of the certificate program.
Sessionl Date Topic
t Monday, (Day
1) Orientation
lntroduction and Overview
Exceptional Teachine and Effective Learning
2 Tuesday, (Day 2) Uniyersitv Students: Who are vour students?
Reodingt
Davis, B.G. (2009).
"Diversity and lnclusion in the
Classroom." Tools for Teaching. San Francisco, CA:
Jossey-Bass, pp. 57 -7 t.
Communicating with Students: A Complex lssue
Reoding:
Davis, B.G. (2009).
"Motivating Students." Tools
for Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, pp.
278-290.
Adaptins, Contextualizine Teachins to Your
Environment. Examinins internationalization issues
Reodings:
t
sessions run from 9-12pm and 1-4pm.
Altbach, P. G., & Knight, J. (2007). The
internationalization of higher education:
Motivations and realities. Journal of Studies in
{
nte rn otion a I Ed u catio n, 77(31, 75
Mitra, S.K. (2010)
lnternationalization of Education
in lndia: Emerging Trends and Strategies. Asian
SocialScience 6{1).
3 Wednesday,
(Dav
3) Developins and Writine Learnins Outcomes
4 Thursday, (Day
)
Course Design and Lesson Planning
Reoding:
Davis, B.G. (2009).
"Preparing or Revising a
Course." Tools for Teaching. San Francisco, CA:
Jossey-Bass,
pp.3-20.
5 Friday, (Day
5) Teachins Methods and Stratesies l: Discussions and
Leqtures
Reading:
Davis, B.G. (2009). "Delivering a.Lecture." Tools for
Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, pp.148-
155.
Assessine Student Learning I
Reoding:
Davis, B.G. (2009).
"Testing and Grading." Tools for
Teaching, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, pp. 362-
4L9.
5 Monday, (Day
5) Teachine Methods and Strateeies ll: Alternatives
and Supplements
Reoding:
Davis, B.G. (2009). "Alternatives and Supplements
to Lecture and Discussion." Tools for Teaching. San
Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, pp. t90-222.
Assesslne Sludent Learning I I
7 Tuesday, (Day 7) Educational Technologv I
Microteachins
8 Wednesday, (Day
8) Creating a Positive and Scholarlv Learnins
Environment
Academic lntegritv and Classroom Management
Reading: Davis, B.G. (2009).
"Promoting Academic
Honesty" Tools for Teaching. San Francisco, CA:
Jossey-Bass, pp.
345'361.
Thursday, (Day
9) Ooen Educational Resources. MOOCs. and
Courseware
Reoding: Caswelt,7., Henson, 5., Jensen, M., &
Wiley, D. (2008). Open content and open
educotional resources: Enobling universol
educotion, The tnternotionol Review of Reseorch in
Open ond Distance Learning,
g(7).
Richter, T., & McPherson, M. (2012).
Open
educotionol resources: education
for
the world?.
Distonce Educotion, 33(2), 207-279.
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(21
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Friday, (Day 10) Creatins a Positive aFd Scholarlv Learnine
Environment
Microteachine
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