Organised by: C-SAP, BISA, PSA

Venue: Leamington Room, Hornton Grange, University of Birmingham

Date of event: 14 and 15 June 2010

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Event Description

This continuing professional development event will provide an opportunity for newly-appointed and existing teaching staff in Politics and International Relations to share and evaluate a range of approaches, methods and resources for learning and teaching in the discipline.

MONDAY 14 JUNE 2010

10.30 - 11am ARRIVAL, REGISTRATION & COFFEE

11 - 11.30am Welcome & Introduction

11.30 - 1pm Experiences So Far
~ Highlights, Problems & Issues (Pairs & Plenary)

1 - 2pm LUNCH

2 - 3pm What Its Like To Be A New Lecturer
~ Someone 2-3 years into first post

3 - 3.30pm BREAK

3.30 - 4.30pm What Is "Good Teaching"?
~ Small Group Activity & Plenary

4.30 - 5.30pm Preparing For The PhD Viva (Optional)

Getting Published (Optional)

7pm onwards Dinner: Hornton Grange Conservatory Restaurant

TUESDAY 15 JUNE 2010

9 -10.45am Curriculum Delivery & Assessment
~ Small Group Activity & Plenary

10.45 - 11am BREAK

11am - 12 Noon Resources For Teaching & Research
~ Online, Paper & Human

12 Noon - 1pm Career Paths, Progression & Promotion
~ Input from mid Career Academic

12 Noon - 1pm LUNCH

2 - 3pm Where Next? Using networks
~ PSA, BISA & C-SAP

3 - 3.30pm Questions & Evaluation

3.30pm Close

Registration

There are 10 free places available for PSA Members and 8 free places available for BISA members, all available on a first come first served basis. All delegates must register and either pay the £80 fee or give a valid PSA/BISA membership number.

To register online follow the link: Politics Early Career Event.

Registration includes 2 x day conference, dinner & accommodation on 14 June, lunch, teas & coffees throughout.