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This overview reflects on the Teaching Support Services Conference held in May 2000, highlighting key themes such as curiosity, imagination, leadership, and experiential learning. Observations on emerging ideas and potential gaps in discussions are shared, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches in teaching and faculty training. The acknowledgment of contributions from staff and sponsors underlines the collaborative effort in enhancing educational experiences. Engage with concepts of trust, different learning strategies, and the importance of personal passion in education.
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Teaching Support Services Conference May 2000 Reflections AJS Summerlee
Overview • Observations on the themes of the day • Novel ideas • Observations of issues that might be ‘missing’ from our discussions • Acknowledgements and credits
Themes for the Day • Curiosity • Imagination, vision & leadership • Selection & training of faculty/graduate students • US / Canadian differences • Experiential learning
Novel ideas • Experiments that are risk free • Retreat with 10 minute demonstration • Uniformity of concerns by students, graduates and managers
Other ideas • Research into team work • Content and retention • Serendipity • Trust • Different learning strategies/different ways of learning
Personal experience Personal passion Understanding
Excitement Enjoyment Evaluating
Analogy of a maze Experiential learning Experiential teaching Goal is at the centre Different entry points Different approaches
Acknowledgements • Staff TSS and Conference Committee • Staff in Hospitality Services • Sponsoring Colleges • Speakers • Attendees