Post on 04-Jan-2016
description
1
Identifying Critical Components of Identifying Critical Components of Effective Instructional Development Effective Instructional Development Programs For Graduate Students: A Programs For Graduate Students: A
Case StudyCase Study
Dieter J. Schonwetter, Ph.D.Dieter J. Schonwetter, Ph.D.Associate DirectorAssociate Director
schonwet@ms.umanitoba.caschonwet@ms.umanitoba.ca
K. Lynn Taylor, Ph.D.K. Lynn Taylor, Ph.D.DirectorDirector
taylorl@ms.umanitoba.cataylorl@ms.umanitoba.ca
University Teaching ServicesUniversity Teaching Services
University of ManitobaUniversity of Manitoba
STLHE Conference PresentationSTLHE Conference Presentation
June 15, 2000June 15, 2000
ObjectivesObjectives
engage in a discussion of the assessment and direction of future graduate student development programs in Canadian universities.
examine the components seen as critical to the development of future faculty in higher education from a graduate student and faculty development perspective.
trouble-shoot some areas of concern in developing the CHET program.
Content of Certification in Content of Certification in Higher Education ProgramHigher Education Program
TheoryTheory PracticePractice Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
OutlineOutline Demographics Conditions that influence participants to join Current participant needs and interests Influential program elements Program contributions to professional and
personal development Based on these findings, your
recommendations for improving the program and enhancing its visibility
DemographicsDemographics Ph.D. Program at University Manitoba. 545 Ph.D. Students at University. 466 Full-time; 79 Part-time. Female = 232 Male = 313 33 of 71 (46.5%) CHET students completed
survey. 8 from Medical College. Two mailings:
– October 1999.– December 1999.
Survey
Conditions That Influenced Joining CHET: How Did You Come to Know About the
CHET Program?
CHET Students
17%
Mailed Brochures
27%
UTS Workshops
29%
Posters10%Faculty
Referrals17%
“From a Friend”.
Conditions That Influenced Joining CHET: What Most Influenced You To Apply for
the CHET Program?
Improve Teaching
55%
Improve C.V.20%
Formal Teaching
Certificate25%
"My goal is to work as a professor afterfinishing my Ph.D. study and I believe that
this program will provide me with themandatory knowledge and skills needed forany teacher."
Current Participant Needs and Interests: Willingness to Attend The Following
Workshop Topics
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
Teaching Issues
Course ConstructionTeaching DossiersClassroom Issues
TechnologyResearch
Time ManagementAdministration Issues
Graduate Student Issues
Not At All Very Much So
MEANS
Current Participants Needs and Interests: Other Workshop Titles of Interest?
Teaching Technology
22%
Stress Management
22%Finding Jobs
22%
Handling Difficult
Students34%
"Juggling household/career/children/husband.Professional couple stresses."
Current Participants Needs and Interests: Best Time of Day for Workshops
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
34%
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
33%
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
33%
Influential Program Elements: What Element of the CHET Program Most
Influenced You?
Workshops54%
Teaching Requirements
20%
Interaction with Other
CHET Participants
13%
TIPS13%
"Imparting of workshop topics to guide myapproach in teaching; interaction between
fellow participants."
Influential Program Elements: Strengths of the CHET Program
Integrity of Facilitators
26%
Variety of Workshops
37%
Flexibility of the Program
26%
Certification on Transcript
11%
"Collegiality between participants;authenticity displayed by workshopfacilitators - good role models for teaching."
Program Contributions to Professional Development
Insights into Professional Recruitment
17%
Better Understanding of Students
17%
Insights & Improved Teaching
49%
Better Organization & Presentation
Skills17%
"It has provided insights into professionalrequirements and issues in the classroom."
Program Contributions to Personal Development?
Understand my Teaching
Style33%
Motivated to be the Best
11%
Increased my Confidence
56%"Through some of the assignments (teaching
philosophy, dossier, C.V.) I have been forced to
closely analyze who I am and what I value as an
individual and as an instructor...a very valuable
exercise."
Changed or Improved in the CHET Program
Offer more Workshops & at Different
Times40%
More Flexibility in
the Teaching Practicum
60%
To Be Removed from the CHET Program
Mentor Observation
29%
Teaching29%
Papers42%
"Students’ evaluation of their mentor in the part
where we observe our teachers. Having them
sign the observations makes this a very political
situation."
Program Development Opportunities
Difficult to Meet
Requirements33%
Need more Discipline Specific
Workshops13%
Inconvenient Workshop
Times 41%
Lack of Organization
13%
Trouble ShootingTrouble Shooting
Workshop TimesWorkshop Times Meeting Program RequirementsMeeting Program Requirements Discipline Specific WorkshopsDiscipline Specific Workshops OrganizationOrganization
Workshop TimesWorkshop Times
Meeting Program Meeting Program RequirementsRequirements
Discipline Specific Discipline Specific WorkshopsWorkshops
OrganizationOrganization
Would You Recommend the CHET Program to Your Friends?
Yes94%
No - Not Sure6%
For More Information, Contact:For More Information, Contact: University Teaching ServicesUniversity Teaching Services Centre for Higher Education Research and DevelopmentCentre for Higher Education Research and Development 220 Sinnott Building - 70 Dysart Rd.220 Sinnott Building - 70 Dysart Rd. The University of ManitobaThe University of Manitoba Winnipeg, ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2R3T 2N2 CanadaCanada
fax (204) 474-7607fax (204) 474-7607 tel: (204) 474-7230tel: (204) 474-7230
http://www.umanitoba.ca/academic_support/utshttp://www.umanitoba.ca/academic_support/uts