Graduate
Communication & Personal Effectiveness
FALL 2013 OFFERINGS COMING SOON!
Facilitating Discussion
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
Discussion groups provide participants an opportunity to engage in a focused conversation about an important topic. Classroom discussions are often unpredictable and as a facilitator, it can be difficult to keep the discussion on point while ensuring all participants have an opportunity to express their opinion. This workshop will focus on strategies for leading effective discussions. By examining a number of case studies, we will discover both effective and ineffective strategies for leading discussions. In addition, participants will be given the opportunity to apply some of these strategies in this workshop. Facilitated by the Dr. John Paul Foxe, Educational Developer, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University.
Date: January 24, 2013 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm REGISTER HERE
Styles for Resolving Conflict
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
At this workshop you will learn what your usual conflict resolution style is and the skills you need to develop to be able to resolve conflict more effectively in a wide variety of situations. You will also have the opportunity to try out different styles for handling conflict by participating in simulations developed from common work and study situations. This workshop will include the use of the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode questionnaire. This workshop will be led by Nora Farrell, the Ryerson University Ombudsperson. Nora Farrell has extensive background in the study and practice of conflict resolution. She has an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Education degree in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia. She is currently completing a Ph.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to becoming the Ombudsperson for Ryerson University she worked for Ombudsman Ontario as well as in the private and not-for-profit sectors as an Ombudsman/person.
Date: February 04, 2013, 12:00-2:00 pm REGISTER HERE
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
At this workshop you will learn how to resolve conflicts and negotiate more effectively by learning about the skills that are most commonly used by individuals who are widely recognized as excellent negotiators. You will also have the opportunity to learn new skills or improve on your existing negotiating skills by participating in simulations developed from common TA/GA situations. Prior to attending this workshop, participants are encouraged to submit potential scenarios involving conflict for discussion. This can be done when registering for this workshop. This workshop will be led by Nora Farrell, the Ryerson University Ombudsperson. Nora Farrell has extensive background in the study and practice of conflict resolution. She has an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Education degree in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia. She is currently completing a Ph.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to becoming the Ombudsperson for Ryerson University she worked for Ombudsman Ontario as well as in the private and not-for-profit sectors as an Ombudsman/person.
Date: February 11, 2013, 12:00-2:00 pm REGISTER HERE
Understanding Ryerson student writers—their challenges and why we need to help them
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
One of the most important tasks for a postsecondary student is to develop mastery of writing within their discipline. For some students, this learning process unfolds quite smoothly. For others, the task of writing at the university level can present an enormous stumbling block that puts the student at risk of failure and diminished self-confidence. In this workshop, we will explore some of the common challenges to student writers, aspects of the writing process, and the relationship of writing to disciplinary content learning and critical thinking skills. Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
March 04 - March 04, 2013 , 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE
Principles of good writing support across the disciplines
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
In Part 1, we discussed a variety of typical undergraduate student writing challenges and the complexities involved in helping students to overcome these challenges. TA/GA’s are often in a very important position in relation to the development of student writers in their classrooms and, in this workshop, we will focus on some practical ways in which they can better integrate writing instruction and support into their teaching and thus better facilitate this development. Topics for discussion will include how to create opportunities for low-stake writing practice, the importance of linking critical reading to effective writing, ways to embed writing assignments into course design, the importance of scaffolding the writing process, and how to help students understand the rhetorical context of their writing. Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
March 06 - March 06, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - REGISTER HERE
TA/GAing in the Multicultural Classroom
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
Toronto is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and this diversity is reflected in Ryerson's community. International TA/GAs and students face a number of challenges, many of which do not affect domestic TA/GAs or domestic students. English may be an alternate language for some and this in itself can cause a number of issues for both the TA/GA and his or her students. In addition, many internationals come from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds, which can be substantially different from those found at Ryerson. In this workshop we will explore some of the opportunities and challenges facing international TA/GAs and students.
Date: March 13, 2013, 12:00-2:00 pm REGISTER HERE
Responding Effectively and Meaningfully to Student Writers
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
Parts 1 and 2 of this series focus on the challenges of student writers (Part 1) and ways to integrate effective writing support into classrooms (Part 2). Building on what was explored in Parts 1 and 2, this workshop will focus on ways to effectively respond to student written work. Emphasizing that the purpose of teacher-response is to improve student writing development, workshop facilitators will lead a discussion about the ways in which various kinds of response differ in terms of their effect on students. Participants will learn ways to provide effective and meaningful response while balancing issues of timeliness and workload. Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support.
March 14, 2013 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - REGISTER HERE
Writing Science English
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Mar 04, 2013 (Monday) REGISTER HERE
Writing a Grant Proposal
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn the basic organization of a grant proposal and understand what is required in each section. Learn how to provide granting agencies with the information that the require so as to improve your chances of receiving funding. (2 hours).
Session at 2:00 PM on Jan 16, 2013 (Wednesday) REGISTER HERE
Writing a Journal Article
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Feb 14, 2013 (Thursday) REGISTER HERE
Writing a Literature Review
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 5:00 PM on Jan 24, 2013 (Thursday) REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Feb 12, 2013 (Tuesday) REGISTER HERE
Session at 4:00 PM on Mar 12, 2013 (Tuesday) REGISTER HERE
Writing a Social Science Dissertation: Body, Conclusion, and Abstract
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Apr 18, 2013 (Thursday) REGISTER HERE
Writing a Social Science Dissertation: Intro and Lit Review
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Apr 04, 2013 (Thursday) REGISTER HERE
Writing a Technical Dissertation
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 2:00 PM on Jan 25, 2013 (Friday) REGISTER HERE
Session at 2:00 PM on Feb 01, 2013 (Friday) REGISTER HERE
FALL 2012
Writing a Grant Proposal
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 2:00 PM on Sep 12, 2012 (Wednesday) at VIC 312 REGISTER HERE
Workshop Description: Learn the basic organization of a grant proposal and understand what is required in each section. Learn how to provide granting agencies with the information that the require so as to improve your chances of receiving funding. (2 hours).
Establishing Effective Working Relationships Between Teaching Assistants (TAs)/ Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Course Directors (CDs)
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
This session will address ways to enhance the working relationships between TA/GAs and Course Directors. Session participants will individually complete a close-ended questionnaire to identify what they think is important, and requires discussion, about their roles and responsibilities as TA/GAs. In addition, a list of probing questions or statements will be provided to participants, designed to support dialogue between TA/GAs and Course Directors. The questionnaire is also intended to be completed by Course Directors, after which the two parties compare their responses. The session organizer will engage in two role-plays to model ways that TA/GAs can use the questionnaires as a basis for discussion in establishing effective working relationships with Course Directors. Facilitated by Dr. John Paul Foxe, Educational Developer, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University.
Date: Monday, September 17, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm - Location: POD 372 REGISTER HERE
Writing a Technical Dissertation
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 2:00 PM on Sep 21, 2012 (Friday) at VIC 312 REGISTER HERE
Facilitating Discussion
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
Discussion groups provide participants an opportunity to engage in a focused conversation about an important topic. Classroom discussions are often unpredictable and as a facilitator, it can be difficult to keep the discussion on point while ensuring all participants have an opportunity to express their opinion. This workshop will focus on strategies for leading effective discussions. By examining a number of case studies, we will discover both effective and ineffective strategies for leading discussions. In addition, participants will be given the opportunity to apply some of these strategies in this workshop. Facilitated by the Dr. John Paul Foxe, Educational Developer, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University.
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm - Location: VIC 504 REGISTER HERE
Critical Reading Skills for Better Academic Writing
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 2:00 PM on Sep 26, 2012 (Wednesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Oct 24, 2012 (Wednesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 4:00 PM on Nov 22, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Academic and Technical Reading
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 2:00 PM on Oct 02, 2012 (Tuesday) at VIC 312 REGISTER HERE
Workshop Description: Learn efficient ways of coping with large amounts of technical reading, such as texts and journal articles.
Effective Revision and Editing
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 4:00 PM on Oct 03, 2012 (Wednesday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 5:00 PM on Oct 18, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Nov 08, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Dec 03, 2012 (Monday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Obstacles to Writing
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 4:00 PM on Oct 04, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 12:00 PM on Nov 13, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 5:00 PM on Nov 29, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Essay Writing 1: Getting Started
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 12:00 AM on Sep 20, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 4:00 PM on Sep 24, 2012 (Monday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Oct 02, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Essay Writing 2: The Thesis Statement
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 12:00 PM on Oct 04, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 2:00 PM on Oct 25, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Essay Writing 3: Integrating Sources
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 12:00 PM on Oct 23, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 4:00 PM on Nov 01, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 2:00 PM on Nov 08, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Essay Writing 4: Pulling It All Together
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 12:00 PM on Nov 06, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 2:00 PM on Nov 21, 2012 (Wednesday) at LIB 386C -REGISTER HERE
Session at 4:00 PM on Nov 29, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
How to Avoid Plagiarism: Citing, Quoting and Summarizing Effectively
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Workshop Description: Learning the difference between citing, quoting and summarizing efficiently for university work. Emphasis on learning when to cite an author's work.
Session at 3:00 PM on Sep 24, 2012 (Monday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 12:00 PM on Sep 26, 2012 (Wednesday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Oct 15, 2012 (Monday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 4:00 PM on Oct 23, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 5:00 PM on Oct 30, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 12:00 PM on Nov 01, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Nov 21, 2012 (Wednesday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Session at 1:00 PM on Nov 27, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 386C - REGISTER HERE
Writing a Journal Article
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Oct 11, 2012 (Thursday) at VIC 312 REGISTER HERE
Writing a Lab Report
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 5:00 PM on Oct 16, 2012 (Tuesday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Writing a Literature Review
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 5:00 PM on Nov 22, 2012 (Thursday) at LIB 389 - REGISTER HERE
Writing Science English
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Oct 22, 2012 (Monday) at VIC 312 REGISTER HERE
Understanding Ryerson student writers—their challenges and why we need to help them
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
One of the most important tasks for a postsecondary student is to develop mastery of writing within their discipline. For some students, this learning process unfolds quite smoothly. For others, the task of writing at the university level can present an enormous stumbling block that puts the student at risk of failure and diminished self-confidence. In this workshop, we will explore some of the common challenges to student writers, aspects of the writing process, and the relationship of writing to disciplinary content learning and critical thinking skills. Facilitated for LTO by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University.
Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm - Location: VIC 504 REGISTER HERE
Principles of good writing support across the disciplines
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
In Part 1, we discussed a variety of typical undergraduate student writing challenges and the complexities involved in helping students to overcome these challenges. TA/GA's are often in a very important position in relation to the development of student writers in their classrooms and, in this workshop, we will focus on some practical ways in which they can better integrate writing instruction and support into their teaching and thus better facilitate this development. Topics for discussion will include how to create opportunities for low-stake writing practice, the importance of linking critical reading to effective writing, ways to embed writing assignments into course design, the importance of scaffolding the writing process, and how to help students understand the rhetorical context of their writing. Facilitated for LTO by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University.
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm - Location: VIC 504 REGISTER HERE
Responding Effectively and Meaningfully to Student Writers
Program Partner: Learning and Teaching Office (LTO)
Parts 1 and 2 of this series focus on the challenges of student writers (Part 1) and ways to integrate effective writing support into classrooms (Part 2). Building on what was explored in Parts 1 and 2, this workshop will focus on ways to effectively respond to student written work. Emphasizing that the purpose of teacher-response is to improve student writing development, workshop facilitators will lead a discussion about the ways in which various kinds of response differ in terms of their effect on students. Participants will learn ways to provide effective and meaningful response while balancing issues of timeliness and workload. Facilitated for LTO by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University.
Date: Monday, November 12, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm - Location: POD 372 REGISTER HERE
Writing a Social Science Dissertation
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Session at 10:00 AM on Nov 15, 2012 (Thursday) at VIC 312 REGISTER HERE
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SPRING/SUMMER 2012
Writing a Grant Proposal
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn the basic organization of a grant proposal and understand what is required in each section. Learn how to provide granting agencies with the information that the require so as to improve your chances of receiving funding. (2 hours).
Thursday July 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Writing a Journal Article
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Thursday May 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Writing a Social Science Dissertation: Introduction and Literature Review
Program Partner: The Writing Centre, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Learn how to write the introduction and literature review sections of a dissertation for social science and practise techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis introduction or notes.
Thursday May 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Writing a Grant Proposal
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn the basic organization of a grant proposal and understand what is required in each section. Learn how to provide granting agencies with the information that the require so as to improve your chances of receiving funding. (2 hours).
Thursday July 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Obstacles to Writing
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 2:00 PM
WINTER 2012
Introduction to LaTeX Typesetting System
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support.
Introduction to the LaTeX Typesetting System This workshop is for graduate and postgraduate students in science and engineering who want to begin using the LaTeX typesetting system. LaTeX replaces word processors for technical writing, as it provides automatic formatting and enables equations, tables, etc. to be included as text. It is useful for those who plan to write technical books, dissertations, or articles for publication. Those planning to attend the workshop are asked to bring their own laptop computers and to install the following editing program and wikibook, available at the following links: For PC: http://www.xm1math.net/texmaker/ For Mac: http://pages.uoregon.edu/koch/texshop/
Thursday January 26, 2012 at 2:00 PM.
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Discussion and Conclusions
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn how to write the discussion and conclusions sections of a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practice techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis discussion and conclusions sections or notes. (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice).
Monday February 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Introduction and Literature Review
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn how to write the introduction and literature review sections of a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practice techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis introduction or notes (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour practice).
Monday February 06, 2012 11:00 AM
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Lists and Abstract
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn how to write the abstract and the various lists that appear in graduate dissertation for science and engineering and practice techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis abstract and lists or notes. (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice).
Thursday March 01, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Materials / Methods and Results
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn how to write the materials and methods section and the results action of a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practice techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis materials / methods, and results sections or notes (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice)
Thursday February 09, 2012 at 2:00 PM.
Writing a Grant Proposal
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Learn the basic organization of a grant proposal and understand what is required in each section. Learn how to provide granting agencies with the information that the require so as to improve your chances of receiving funding. (2 hours).
Wednesday March 07, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Writing a Journal Article
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Thursday March 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Writing a Social Science Dissertation: Body, Conclusion, and Abstract
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Writing a Social Science Dissertation: Intro and Lit Review
Program Partner: Wrting Centre, Student Learning Support
Tuesday March 06, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Establishing Effective Working Relationships Between Teaching Assistants (TAs)/ Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Course Directors (CDs)
Program Partner: The Learning and Teaching Office. (Facilitated by Dr. John Paul Foxe, Educational Developer, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University)
This session will address ways to enhance the working relationships between TA/GAs and Course Directors. Session participants will individually complete a close-ended questionnaire to identify what they think is important, and requires discussion, about their roles and responsibilities as TA/GAs. In addition, a list of probing questions or statements will be provided to participants, designed to support dialogue between TA/GAs and Course Directors. The questionnaire is also intended to be completed by Course Directors, after which the two parties compare their responses. The session organizer will engage in two role-plays to model ways that TA/GAs can use the questionnaires as a basis for discussion in establishing effective working relationships with Course Directors.
Friday January 13, 2012 - 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
When the Status Quo Isn't Enough: Fulfilling Your Duty to Accommodate
Program Partner: The Learning and Teaching Office. (Facilitated by The Access Centre, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University)
Some educators cringe when they hear "student with a disability" or "duty to accommodate." Questions arise about academic integrity and fairness. Presented by the Access Centre, this workshop will dispel myths and clarify facts about meeting your legal obligation to accommodate students with disabilities. Workshop attendees will learn about the various disabilities that challenge Ryerson's Access Centre registrants; what to do when a student discloses they have a disability; and investigate some of the best practices for accessible delivery of your tutorials.
Friday, January 19, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Friday, February 17, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Understanding Ryerson student writers—their challenges and why we need to help them
Program Partner: The Learning and Teaching Office. (Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University)
One of the most important tasks for a postsecondary student is to develop mastery of writing within their discipline. For some students, this learning process unfolds quite smoothly. For others, the task of writing at the university level can present an enormous stumbling block that puts the student at risk of failure and diminished self-confidence. In this workshop, we will explore some of the common challenges to student writers, aspects of the writing process, and the relationship of writing to disciplinary content learning and critical thinking skills.
Monday, February 13, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Principles of good writing support across the disciplines
Program Partner: The Learning and Teaching Office. (Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University)
In Part 1, we discussed a variety of typical undergraduate student writing challenges and the complexities involved in helping students to overcome these challenges. TA/GA’s are often in a very important position in relation to the development of student writers in their classrooms and, in this workshop, we will focus on some practical ways in which they can better integrate writing instruction and support into their teaching and thus better facilitate this development. Topics for discussion will include how to create opportunities for low-stake writing practice, the importance of linking critical reading to effective writing, ways to embed writing assignments into course design, the importance of scaffolding the writing process, and how to help students understand the rhetorical context of their writing.
Monday, February 27, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Responding Effectively and Meaningfully to Student Writers
Program Partner: The Learning and Teaching Office. (Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University)
Parts 1 and 2 of this series focus on the challenges of student writers (Part 1) and ways to integrate effective writing support into classrooms (Part 2). Building on what was explored in Parts 1 and 2, this workshop will focus on ways to effectively respond to student written work. Emphasizing that the purpose of teacher-response is to improve student writing development, workshop facilitators will lead a discussion about the ways in which various kinds of response differ in terms of their effect on students. Participants will learn ways to provide effective and meaningful response while balancing issues of timeliness and workload.
Monday, March 12, 2012 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
FALL 2011 SESSIONS
Establishing Effective Working Relationships Between Teaching Assistants (TAs)/ Graduate Assistants (GAs) and Course Directors (CDs)
The Learning and Teaching Office. Facilitated by Dr. John Paul Foxe, Educational Developer, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University and Cheri Bova, Associate Director, Centre for the Support of Teaching, York University
This session will address ways to enhance the working relationships between TA/GAs and Course Directors. Session participants will individually complete a close-ended questionnaire to identify what they think is important, and requires discussion, about their roles and responsibilities as TA/GAs. In addition, a list of probing questions or statements will be provided to participants, designed to support dialogue between TA/GAs and Course Directors. The questionnaire is also intended to be completed by Course Directors, after which the two parties compare their responses. The session organizer will engage in two role-plays to model ways that TA/GAs can use the questionnaires as a basis for discussion in establishing effective working relationships with Course Directors.
Date: Monday, September 19, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
When the Status Quo Isn't Enough: Fulfilling Your Duty to Accommodate
The Learning and Teaching Office. Facilitated by The Access Centre, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University
Some educators cringe when they hear "student with a disability" or "duty to accommodate." Questions arise about academic integrity and fairness. Presented by the Access Centre, this workshop will dispel myths and clarify facts about meeting your legal obligation to accommodate students with disabilities. Workshop attendees will learn about the various disabilities that challenge Ryerson's Access Centre registrants; what to do when a student discloses they have a disability; and investigate some of the best practices for accessible delivery of your tutorials.
Date: Monday September 26, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Styles for Resolving Conflict
The Learning and Teaching Office. Facilitated by Nora Farrell, the Ryerson University Ombudsperson, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University
At this workshop you will learn what your usual conflict resolution style is and the skills you need to develop to be able to resolve conflict more effectively in a wide variety of situations. You will also have the opportunity to try out different styles for handling conflict by participating in simulations developed from common work and study situations. This workshop will include the use of the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode questionnaire. This workshop will be led by Nora Farrell, the Ryerson University Ombudsperson. Nora Farrell has extensive background in the study and practice of conflict resolution. She has an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Education degree in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia. She is currently completing a Ph.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to becoming the Ombudsperson for Ryerson University she worked for Ombudsman Ontario as well as in the private and not-for-profit sectors as an Ombudsman/person.
Date: Monday, October 17, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation
The Learning and Teaching Office. Facilitated by Nora Farrell, the Ryerson University Ombudsperson, Learning and Teaching Office, Ryerson University
At this workshop you will learn how to resolve conflicts and negotiate more effectively by learning about the skills that are most commonly used by individuals who are widely recognized as excellent negotiators. You will also have the opportunity to learn new skills or improve on your existing negotiating skills by participating in simulations developed from common TA/GA situations. Prior to attending this workshop, participants are encouraged to submit potential scenarios involving conflict for discussion. This can be done when registering for this workshop. This workshop will be led by Nora Farrell, the Ryerson University Ombudsperson. Nora Farrell has extensive background in the study and practice of conflict resolution. She has an LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Master of Education degree in Adult Education from the University of British Columbia. She is currently completing a Ph.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to becoming the Ombudsperson for Ryerson University she worked for Ombudsman Ontario as well as in the private and not-for-profit sectors as an Ombudsman/person.
Date: Monday, October 24, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Introduction and Literature Review
The Writing Centre. Facilitated by Dr. Robert Roseberry, English Language Support Specialist, Graduate Liaison, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Learn how to write the introduction and literature review sections of a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practise techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis introduction or notes. (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice).
Date: Tuesday September 27, 2011 - Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Principles of good writing support across the disciplines
The Learning and Teaching Office. Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
One of the most important tasks for a postsecondary student is to develop mastery of writing within their discipline. For some students, this learning process unfolds quite smoothly. For others, the task of writing at the university level can present an enormous stumbling block that puts the student at risk of failure and diminished self-confidence. In this workshop, we will explore some of the common challenges to student writers, aspects of the writing process, and the relationship of writing to disciplinary content learning and critical thinking skills.
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Understanding Ryerson student writers—their challenges and why we need to help them
The Learning and Teaching Office. Facilitated by Christina Halliday and John Hannah, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
One of the most important tasks for a postsecondary student is to develop mastery of writing within their discipline. For some students, this learning process unfolds quite smoothly. For others, the task of writing at the university level can present an enormous stumbling block that puts the student at risk of failure and diminished self-confidence. In this workshop, we will explore some of the common challenges to student writers, aspects of the writing process, and the relationship of writing to disciplinary content learning and critical thinking skills.
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011 - Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Materials/Methods and Results
The Writing Centre. Facilitated by Dr. Robert Roseberry, English Language Support Specialist, Graduate Liaison, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Learn how to write the materials and methods section and the results section of a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practise techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis materials/methods, and results sections or notes. (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice).
Date: Thursday October 6, 2011 - Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Discussion and Conclusions
The Writing Centre. Facilitated by Dr. Robert Roseberry, English Language Support Specialist, Graduate Liaison, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Learn how to write the discussion and conclusions sections of a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practise techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis discussion and conclusions sections or notes. (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice).
Date: Tuesday October 11, 2011 - Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Writing a Graduate Dissertation in Science or Engineering: Lists and Abstract
The Writing Centre. Facilitated by Dr. Robert Roseberry, English Language Support Specialist, Graduate Liaison, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Learn how to write the abstract and the various lists that appear in a graduate dissertation for science or engineering and practise techniques for including appropriate information. If available, bring your own thesis abstract and lists or notes. (1 hour tutorial + 1 hour discussion and practice).
Date: Wednesday October 19, 2011 - Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Writing a Grant Proposal
The Writing Centre. Facilitated by Dr. Robert Roseberry, English Language Support Specialist, Graduate Liaison, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Learn the basic organization of a grant proposal and understand what is required in each section. Learn how to provide granting agencies with the information that they require so as to improve your chances of receiving funding. (2 hours).
Date: Thursday October 27, 2011 - Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Introduction to LaTeX
The Writing Centre. Facilitated by Dr. Robert Roseberry, English Language Support Specialist, Graduate Liaison, Student Learning Support, Ryerson University
Introduction to the LaTeX Typesetting System This workshop is for graduate and postgraduate students in science and engineering who want to begin using the LaTeX typesetting system. LaTeX replaces word processors for technical writing, as it provides automatic formatting and enables equations, tables, etc. to be included as text. It is useful for those who plan to write technical books, dissertations, or articles for publication. Those planning to attend the workshop are asked to bring their own laptop computers and to install the following editing program and wikibook, available at the following links: For PC: http://www.xm1math.net/texmaker/ For Mac: http://pages.uoregon.edu/koch/texshop
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