Workshops
Workshops
“Tell me about your research”: How to Develop an Academic Identity
Workshop Abstract
Towards the end of their formal training, many junior researchers apply for academic jobs that require them to present their “academic identity”. This academic identity is their professional narrative about who they are as researchers and educators, including their research history and future trajectory as well as their own interests, values, and goals. Although many scholars discover their academic identity as they draft application materials, the development of one's academic identity begins long before entering the job market. In this workshop, junior researchers will learn how to intentionally develop their academic identity during their training years and beyond. Attendees will be challenged to identify and elaborate on their own, current academic identities. Topics will also include how to network with other researchers, how to cultivate relationships with scholars who can provide positive references, how to design an effective job talk, and how to approach preparing for an academic interview.
Design and Quality of Educational Interventions
Workshop Abstract
Educational interventions provide children with the support needed to acquire the skills being taught by the educational system and can address functional skills, academic, cognitive, behavioral, and social skills that directly affect the child’s ability to access an education. Educational interventions as research designs have increased in the field of early childhood education. The aim of the workshop is to understand the design and important elements of the educational intervention research. In the workshop students will learn to understand that designing and reporting educational interventions includes producing and reporting evidence in various levels (Descriptive evidence, Theoretical evidence, First empirical evidence, Good empirical evidence, Strong empirical evidence) (van Yperen, Veerman & Pijl, 2017). In addition, they learn to know various types of research designs that can be used to produce the evidence. During the workshop the protocols of quality assessment related to intervention studies will be introduced.
Academic Writing Unlocked: Strategies for Persuasive Arguments and Writing for Different Audiences and Purposes
Workshop Abstract
This interactive workshop will support participants to enhance their academic writing and success. Designed for early career academics aiming to prepare and publish their research, the session will provide a blend of information, insights, practical strategies, and hands-on activity. The workshop will explore techniques for crafting persuasive arguments, tailoring writing for varied academic audiences and purposes, and navigating the peer review process. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have gained actionable tools to elevate their writing, communicate their research clearly and concisely, and engage readers effectively.
Building Better Research: A Beginner’s Guide to Open Research Practices
Workshop Abstract
How can we help raise standards in research rigour? How can we ensure that the general public can trust our research findings? How do we ensure effective collaborations?
Over the past ten years there has been growing acknowledgement that to improve research cultures we need to engage with open and transparent research practices. In this workshop we will explore the key tools in open research practices- with the aim of increasing knowledge and skills in the area. You will leave with useful resources to ensure that your work follows best practice- increasing your ability to effectively collaborate and contribute to cognate literature.