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REPORT ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER 2010 TO MAY 2011.

Addressing the Research and Teaching Nexus In Higher Education. REPORT ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER 2010 TO MAY 2011. Presented by : Joy Francis and Daryl Steele. Outline. Abstract Definition of the Nexus

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REPORT ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR PERIOD NOVEMBER 2010 TO MAY 2011.

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  1. Addressing the Research and Teaching Nexus In Higher Education REPORT ON ACCOMPLISHMENTSFOR PERIOD NOVEMBER 2010 TO MAY 2011. Presented by: Joy Francis and Daryl Steele

  2. Outline Abstract Definition of the Nexus What Researchers Say: Is there a relationship between Research and Teaching? Conclusions and Recommendations

  3. Abstract The paper addresses the research – teaching nexus in Higher Education. A review of various models of the relationship between research and teaching is presented to argue if there is link between research and teaching. Recommendations are provided. It is argued that strategies should be developed to enhance the relationship.

  4. Definition of the Nexus Brad Wuetherick (2009): “the teaching and research nexus refers to any aspect of the interplay between the teaching and research roles of universities, whether at a level of the institution, faculty, department, curriculum…”

  5. What Researchers Say? Quantitative Studies…What are they saying? Models showing a zero relationship or a negative relationship.

  6. Models 1.Different Enterprise Model 2. Unrelated Personality Model 3. Bureaucratic Funding Model

  7. Models 1.The Scarcity Model 2. Differential Personality Model 3.Divergent Rewards Systems Model

  8. What Researchers Say: The Need to explore! Qualitative Studies...What are they saying? Definitions of teaching and research needs to be addressed before a nexus can be determined. Examples of Universities incorporating Research and Teaching. Do we want to PROVE the cause or SHOW the relationships?

  9. Universities….. University of Central Lancashire – Research Seminars and Conferences, Existence of Research Units, Publications (Journals), Dissertations,Undergraduate Research societies Simon Frasier University , Canada – Research Seminars and Conferences, Existence of Research Units, Publications (Journals), Dissertations, lecturers informed students of Research interests at beginning of the semester UWI – Research Seminars and Conferences, Existence of Research Units, Publications (Journals), Dissertations, Research and Teaching Assistants

  10. What are the Outcomes? Critical Thinking Superior methodological skills  More employable Credible updated examples Catalyst for Knowledge-based economies

  11. Refutation of the Negative Relationship Models

  12. Conclusion The existence of a positive correlation between teaching and research cannot be taken as a given. However, it can be achieved between the two concepts, through adoption of active strategies or recommendations.

  13. Recommendations At University Level Draft Policies Encourage construction of Knowledge

  14. Recommendations At Faculty Level Develop performance indicators Develop reward systems for academics Place students in research environments

  15. Recommendations At Department Level Utilise research – related outputs such as publications as a basis for examples during lectures. Discuss research interests at orientation events Lecturers to indicateappointment times as well as encourage more electronic contact.

  16. Recommendations At curriculum Level Introduce staff research interests to students through specific courses. Encourage strategies that develop student research skills.

  17. Something to think about “Teaching and research are as inseparable as wool and mutton on a sheep farm”, Ball (1992) Thank you

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