INVITATION
INVITATION 4th Annual University Teaching and Learning Conference Hosted by
UKZN Teaching and Learning Office (UTLO)
20 - 22 September 2010 Pietermaritzburg Campus, KZN, South Africa The University Teaching and Learning Conference is an annual gathering of academics, researchers and policymakers to showcase innovations and debate challenges in teaching and learning in Higher Education Conference Theme:
DIVERSITY, TRANSFORMATION AND THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING & LEARNING Universities face significant challenges in responding to an
All academic staff concerned with improving teaching and learning; Academics in language teaching, language development and language policy; Researchers conducting teaching and learning research, or who have an interest in conducting teaching and learning research; Coordinators & practitioners involved in Access programmes, academic development and academic literacies; Members of Faculty and School Teaching and Learning Committees, Quality Committees and related bodies; Post-graduate students, especially those doing Higher Education research; Policy makers in Higher Education; Institutional Researchers Staff in University Support Units
Registration Closing Date: 13 August 2010
increasingly diverse student population, whose dynamic socio-political, cultural, familial, linguistic and educational backgrounds compel institutions to explore nonconventional, transformative teaching and learning practices to accommodate changing student profiles and expectations, including students with varying disabilities and diverse learning styles.
The transformative agenda includes understanding how the student experience is affected by academic and administrative practices, the delivery of responsive student support, the creation of conducive learning spaces, the provision of appropriate learning technologies and the value of multi-lingual instruction. The development of learning pedagogies and assessment strategies, while finding innovative ways of monitoring performance and promoting quality is also vital. Equally compelling is the need for institutions to be transformed from within, to contribute to social and economic development, while placing students at the centre of the teaching and learning endeavour.
Paper presentations, workshops and posters will profile research into diverse teaching and learning philosophies, pedagogies and approaches that address these challenges and enrich the student experience, demonstrating, for example, how institutions are responding to the imperatives in the Report of the Ministerial Committee on Transformation and Social Cohesion and the Elimination of Discrimination in Public Higher Education Institutions.
All Inclusive Conference Fee UKZN Delegates:
RSVP to Ms Nondumiso Cele Email: [email protected] Tel: 031 260 3002 Fax: 031 260 3360
R450, 00
Dr Blade Nzimande Minister of Higher Education & Training, South Africa and former academic at the University of Natal (PMB).
Prof Victor Borden Professor of Higher Education at Indiana University and Senior Advisor to the Vice President for University Regional Affairs, Planning, and Policy.
Dr Siva Moodley Head: Advocacy & Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD) University of South Africa
Developing Indigenous Languages for the 21st Century Higher Education Student Prof T.M. Sengani (UNISA) Linguistic Cross-overs: Aligning Grammar and Language Theories Prof Ayub Sheik (UKZN) Utopia or Dystopia: Mediations on Multilingualism
All Other Delegates: R1500, 00
• • •
More than 150 paper presentations 8 Interactive Workshops Presentations by recipients of the 2009 UKZN Distinguished Teachers Award
Prof Andrew Foley (WITS) On Bilingual Higher Education in SA
___________________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL TEACHING AND LEARNING OFFICE 2nd Floor Francis Stock Building, Howard College Campus, UKZN Tel: 031-260 3002 Fax: 031-260 2946/3360 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.utlo.ukzn.ac.za
UTLO Every Student Matters
Fourth Annual University Teaching and Learning Conference, Pietermaritzburg Campus, UKZN Hosted by the University Teaching and Learning Office (UTLO) 20 - 22 September 2010
REGISTRATION FORM
Complete the form and return with proof of payment by 13 August 2010 to Nondumiso Cele on [email protected] or fax to 031 260 3360 Title:
CONTACT DETAILS
Surname:
First Name:
Institution / Organisation:
Name and Surname for Name Tag:
Postal Address: Town/City:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Business Tel:
Business Fax:
Mobile Tel:
Email:
SOCIALS
Please note that the following events are included in the registration fee. For catering purposes, please indicate whether you wish to attend the functions or not. Welcome Cocktail Party: Monday, 20 September 2010 Yes No Gala Dinner: Tuesday, 21 September 2010 Yes No Dietary Requirements: None Vegetarian Halaal Kosher
CONFERENCE FEES AND PAYMENT DETAILS UKZN Delegates R450pp
CONFERENCE FEES
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Cheque
(Please make cheques payable to: University of KwaZuluNatal)
External Delegates R1500pp
IDR
(UKZN only)
UKZN Campus Cashiers Counter
(please indicate the following cost centres: MC52 – 30156)
Direct or Electronic Banking
Bank: First National Bank Account Name: University of KwaZulu-Natal Account Number: 50871932932 Branch Code: 223626 Branch Name: Durban Corporate Reference: T&L and Your Initials and Surname e.g.: T&L J E Smith
In the event of not being able to attend, once registered, please inform Nondumiso Cele: Tel: (031) 260 3002; Fax: (031) 260 3360 or E-mail: [email protected]
___________________________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL TEACHING AND LEARNING OFFICE Postal Address: 2nd Floor Francis Stock Building, King George V Avenue, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4041 South Africa Telephone: +27 (031) 260 3002 Facsimile: +27 (031) 260 3360 E-mail: [email protected]
UKZN Teaching and Learning Office (UTLO)
20 - 22 September 2010 Pietermaritzburg Campus, KZN, South Africa The University Teaching and Learning Conference is an annual gathering of academics, researchers and policymakers to showcase innovations and debate challenges in teaching and learning in Higher Education Conference Theme:
DIVERSITY, TRANSFORMATION AND THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING & LEARNING Universities face significant challenges in responding to an
All academic staff concerned with improving teaching and learning; Academics in language teaching, language development and language policy; Researchers conducting teaching and learning research, or who have an interest in conducting teaching and learning research; Coordinators & practitioners involved in Access programmes, academic development and academic literacies; Members of Faculty and School Teaching and Learning Committees, Quality Committees and related bodies; Post-graduate students, especially those doing Higher Education research; Policy makers in Higher Education; Institutional Researchers Staff in University Support Units
Registration Closing Date: 13 August 2010
increasingly diverse student population, whose dynamic socio-political, cultural, familial, linguistic and educational backgrounds compel institutions to explore nonconventional, transformative teaching and learning practices to accommodate changing student profiles and expectations, including students with varying disabilities and diverse learning styles.
The transformative agenda includes understanding how the student experience is affected by academic and administrative practices, the delivery of responsive student support, the creation of conducive learning spaces, the provision of appropriate learning technologies and the value of multi-lingual instruction. The development of learning pedagogies and assessment strategies, while finding innovative ways of monitoring performance and promoting quality is also vital. Equally compelling is the need for institutions to be transformed from within, to contribute to social and economic development, while placing students at the centre of the teaching and learning endeavour.
Paper presentations, workshops and posters will profile research into diverse teaching and learning philosophies, pedagogies and approaches that address these challenges and enrich the student experience, demonstrating, for example, how institutions are responding to the imperatives in the Report of the Ministerial Committee on Transformation and Social Cohesion and the Elimination of Discrimination in Public Higher Education Institutions.
All Inclusive Conference Fee UKZN Delegates:
RSVP to Ms Nondumiso Cele Email: [email protected] Tel: 031 260 3002 Fax: 031 260 3360
R450, 00
Dr Blade Nzimande Minister of Higher Education & Training, South Africa and former academic at the University of Natal (PMB).
Prof Victor Borden Professor of Higher Education at Indiana University and Senior Advisor to the Vice President for University Regional Affairs, Planning, and Policy.
Dr Siva Moodley Head: Advocacy & Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD) University of South Africa
Developing Indigenous Languages for the 21st Century Higher Education Student Prof T.M. Sengani (UNISA) Linguistic Cross-overs: Aligning Grammar and Language Theories Prof Ayub Sheik (UKZN) Utopia or Dystopia: Mediations on Multilingualism
All Other Delegates: R1500, 00
• • •
More than 150 paper presentations 8 Interactive Workshops Presentations by recipients of the 2009 UKZN Distinguished Teachers Award
Prof Andrew Foley (WITS) On Bilingual Higher Education in SA
___________________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL TEACHING AND LEARNING OFFICE 2nd Floor Francis Stock Building, Howard College Campus, UKZN Tel: 031-260 3002 Fax: 031-260 2946/3360 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.utlo.ukzn.ac.za
UTLO Every Student Matters
Fourth Annual University Teaching and Learning Conference, Pietermaritzburg Campus, UKZN Hosted by the University Teaching and Learning Office (UTLO) 20 - 22 September 2010
REGISTRATION FORM
Complete the form and return with proof of payment by 13 August 2010 to Nondumiso Cele on [email protected] or fax to 031 260 3360 Title:
CONTACT DETAILS
Surname:
First Name:
Institution / Organisation:
Name and Surname for Name Tag:
Postal Address: Town/City:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Business Tel:
Business Fax:
Mobile Tel:
Email:
SOCIALS
Please note that the following events are included in the registration fee. For catering purposes, please indicate whether you wish to attend the functions or not. Welcome Cocktail Party: Monday, 20 September 2010 Yes No Gala Dinner: Tuesday, 21 September 2010 Yes No Dietary Requirements: None Vegetarian Halaal Kosher
CONFERENCE FEES AND PAYMENT DETAILS UKZN Delegates R450pp
CONFERENCE FEES
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Cheque
(Please make cheques payable to: University of KwaZuluNatal)
External Delegates R1500pp
IDR
(UKZN only)
UKZN Campus Cashiers Counter
(please indicate the following cost centres: MC52 – 30156)
Direct or Electronic Banking
Bank: First National Bank Account Name: University of KwaZulu-Natal Account Number: 50871932932 Branch Code: 223626 Branch Name: Durban Corporate Reference: T&L and Your Initials and Surname e.g.: T&L J E Smith
In the event of not being able to attend, once registered, please inform Nondumiso Cele: Tel: (031) 260 3002; Fax: (031) 260 3360 or E-mail: [email protected]
___________________________________________________________________________ UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL TEACHING AND LEARNING OFFICE Postal Address: 2nd Floor Francis Stock Building, King George V Avenue, Howard College Campus, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 4041 South Africa Telephone: +27 (031) 260 3002 Facsimile: +27 (031) 260 3360 E-mail: [email protected]
