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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

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