Overview
Applications are invited for a PhD research studentship within the Caledonian Academy (www.academy.gcal.ac.uk) in Glasgow, UK.
Amount awarded
The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate (£3,450 pa) plus an annual stipend of £14,275. The successful candidate is expected to undertake up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week, which will include research, teaching or administration.
Purpose of Studentship
The Caledonian Academy is offering a 3-year studentship to carry out research leading to a PhD investigating whether and how collaborations impact the development and diffusion of innovative teaching and learning methods in universities.
Research project
While there is a growing body of literature on co-production of knowledge in research, in particular the essential role collaborations have been playing in the advancement of science, little is known about the role of collaborations in the development of innovative teaching and learning practices (TLP). The learning potential of collaborative innovation experiences for academics themselves is not well understood. Conducted within a range of disciplines within Glasgow Caledonian University, this study will explore whether and how collaborations impact the development and diffusion of innovative TLP. First, ethnographic case studies will be conducted to generate testable hypotheses. Second, participants' networks will be analysed to explore the collaboration practices and test the hypotheses. Third, follow-up interviews will be conducted to understand if and how collaboration practices impact innovation in TLP. The study has dual goals of contributing to the theory and practice of teaching and learning in higher education. It contributes to 3 literatures: sociology of knowledge, workplace learning, and diffusion of innovation. It contributes to practice by identifying conditions under which teaching and learning innovations can be enabled and enhanced in universities.
Contact
Those seeking further information, including application instructions and candidate criteria should contact the supervisory team via Claire Carroll mailto:claire.carroll@gcu.ac.uk or by telephoning +44 (0)141 331 3680 .
Application deadline
Deadline for applications is June 25, 2010. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the week commencing July 12, 2010. Interviews could be conducted either face to face at Glasgow Caledonian University or using video/audio-conferencing if required. The studentship is expected to begin no later than October 4, 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
Applications are invited for a PhD research studentship within the Caledonian Academy (www.academy.gcal.ac.uk) in Glasgow, UK.
Amount awarded
The studentship is for a period of three years, subject to satisfactory progress and provides payment of tuition fees at the UK/EU rate (£3,450 pa) plus an annual stipend of £14,275. The successful candidate is expected to undertake up to 6 hours of academic support activity per week, which will include research, teaching or administration.
Purpose of Studentship
The Caledonian Academy is offering a 3-year studentship to carry out research leading to a PhD investigating whether and how collaborations impact the development and diffusion of innovative teaching and learning methods in universities.
Research project
While there is a growing body of literature on co-production of knowledge in research, in particular the essential role collaborations have been playing in the advancement of science, little is known about the role of collaborations in the development of innovative teaching and learning practices (TLP). The learning potential of collaborative innovation experiences for academics themselves is not well understood. Conducted within a range of disciplines within Glasgow Caledonian University, this study will explore whether and how collaborations impact the development and diffusion of innovative TLP. First, ethnographic case studies will be conducted to generate testable hypotheses. Second, participants' networks will be analysed to explore the collaboration practices and test the hypotheses. Third, follow-up interviews will be conducted to understand if and how collaboration practices impact innovation in TLP. The study has dual goals of contributing to the theory and practice of teaching and learning in higher education. It contributes to 3 literatures: sociology of knowledge, workplace learning, and diffusion of innovation. It contributes to practice by identifying conditions under which teaching and learning innovations can be enabled and enhanced in universities.
Contact
Those seeking further information, including application instructions and candidate criteria should contact the supervisory team via Claire Carroll mailto:claire.carroll@gcu.ac.uk or by telephoning +44 (0)141 331 3680 .
Application deadline
Deadline for applications is June 25, 2010. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the week commencing July 12, 2010. Interviews could be conducted either face to face at Glasgow Caledonian University or using video/audio-conferencing if required. The studentship is expected to begin no later than October 4, 2010.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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