C9 - Embedding peer learning at all levels of doctoral education - the case of the SPHeRE programme: challenges and opportunities
| Day | Day 2 |
|---|---|
| Session | C |
| Start time | 11:00 |
| Strand | Postgraduate Research |
| Code | C9 |
| Presenters |
Dr Amanda Slevin, Assistant Director - Academic Affairs, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Dr Sarah Barry, Assistant Director - Teaching and Learning, Trinity College Dublin |
Workshop Outline
Researcher development often involves different approaches to teaching and learning and peer learning is particularly beneficial within a cohort model. This workshop examines peer learning within the SPHeRE Programme, an inter-institutional, inter-disciplinary PhD programme in population health and health services research. Participants will have the opportunity to encounter innovative approaches to peer learning in and beyond traditional teaching and learning, engaging in peer learning around challenges and opportunities associated with peer learning in structured doctoral education.
Workshop topics
- Researcher development using different approaches to teaching and learning within a cohort model of doctoral education
- Peer learning within the SPHeRE Programme
- Peer learning with practitioners from other institutions
- Challenges and opportunities
Themes covered
- Researcher development within the cohort model: practice sharing from doctoral training centres/partnership and other cohort based models including European and international collaborations (e.g. ITNs)
Workshop outcomes
Participants will:
- Examine different approaches to teaching and learning in doctoral education
- Explore peer learning in and beyond teaching and learning in a cohort model
- Engage in peer learning as education practitioners, sharing learning around challenges and opportunities created by peer learning
- Discuss the sustainability of innovative approaches to peer learning
Format
This participative workshop will involve facilitator input, group discussions, and peer learning. Participants should be prepared to contribute ideas and examples from their own experience.
