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Academic Short Courses

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SHORT COURSES  - 2012

e)     Engaging Learners

 
Facilitator:Associate Professor Nick Zepke, Massey University     

                         

            Auckland —8th August 2012 ( Wed) Cost: $350 Inc. GST Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm
 
SYNTHESISING THRESHOLD CONCEPTS - ENGAGING LEARNERS & THE  LIVING CURRICULA
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NOTE: pertinent references for this course will be provided

Workshop prices include Refreshments and Resources

To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to

House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
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a) Montrose Continuous Improvement Evaluation Model
Auckland – 6th and 7th March 2012 ( Tues/Wed)Time: 9-30am-3-30pm x 2 days Cost: $550 Inc.GST
The original ‘Montrose Continuous Improvement Model’ incorporates self-assessment, external evaluation and continuous improvement concepts. This two day workshop is suited to CEOs, senior educational managers or leaders who have responsibility for organisational and/or programme quality assurance processes and outcomes. This course includes practical strategies to support student, staff and economic achievements, plus quality assurance monitoring, review, self assessment and evaluation.

Workshop prices include Refreshments and Resources
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com

b) Analysing, Designing and Writing Quality Assessments
Auckland – 12th April 2012 (Thurs) Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm  Cost: $300 Inc. GST
Wellington - 26th April 2012 (Wed) Time: 10am to 4pm Cost: $300 Inc. GST
This course examines the four major assessment types, quality assessment writing, core assessment
elements and requirements.  Guidelines for the design of quality unit standard or provider developed
assessments are examined.  This is a ‘must attend’ workshop for educators seeking advanced assessment
knowledge in order to improve student teaching and learning outcomes.
 
Course prices include Refreshments and Resources
 
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com

c) Authentic Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement
Hamilton – 18th May  2012 (Fri) Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm Cost: $300 Inc. GST
Authentic stakeholder consultation and ongoing engagement are key professional processes which support course quality, currency, student enrolments and the reputation of an educational institution. This course supports educators, managers and leaders  to conduct mutually productive consultation and engagement
events with diverse cultural groups.   

Course prices include Refreshments and Resources
 
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com

d) Understanding Research – Developing and Participating Effectively in a Research Culture
Auckland — 13th June 2012   (Wed) Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm  Cost: $300 Inc. GST
This course examines the core purposes and contributions a research culture makes to individuals,
communities, and national/international development goals.  Research definitions and the Performance
Based Research Fund (PBRF) system is examined. Participants will also examine a) how to contribute to
an organisation’s research culture and b) gather ideas for further developing their own research expertise.                          
Course prices include Refreshments and Resources
 
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com

f) Leading Effective Meetings
Hamilton – 3rd August 2012 (Fri)   Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm Cost: $250 Inc GST  
Meetings can be the bane of an academic leader, manager or educator's life.  This workshop will equip
participants  in chairing, recording and activating meeting outcomes and to do so in a more professional,
productive and enjoyable manner.  Meeting Chairs will be given invaluable strategies to ensure they create
environments that achieve tangible outcomes in a time efficient manner.

Course prices include Refreshments and Resources

To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com

g) Effective and Enjoyable Moderation Meetings and Processes
Auckland – 22nd August 2012 (Wed)  Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm     Cost: $300 Inc. GST
Wellington - 29th August 2012 (Wed) Time: 10am to 4pm  Cost: $300 Inc. GST
In this short practical course Assessment principles and the evaluation of assessments are discussed alongside an in-depth examination of current evaluative assessment and moderation terminology and processes. The process of leading and participating effectively in moderation meetings is reviewed along with practical ideas about how to enhance assessment and student learning outcomes.

Course prices include Refreshments and Resources

To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com
 
 
h) Improving Student Learning Outcomes            
Hamilton — 19th September 2012(Wed)      Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm  Cost: $300 Inc GST  
This course reviews the ‘Quality Higher Education Cycle’ and component systems.  Participants will clarify
what the core cycle components are and develop understandings about how these components relate.
Participants will also develop the analytical ability to identify where improvements to student learning
achievements can be made in their organisations’ quality cycle.  
 
Course prices include Refreshments and Resources
 
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com


i)  Systematically Developing Students Research and Critical Thinking Skills
Auckland – 5th October 2012 (Fri)   Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm Cost: $300 Inc GST  
Developing higher level research and critical thinking skills can provide a challenge for tertiary educators.
This course provides three developmental frameworks that can support effective and measurable changes
in adult students research readiness and critical thinking capabilities. This course is ideal for Lecturers and
Tutors wanting to improve student higher and associative thinking capacities in advanced programmes.

Course prices include Refreshments and Resources
 
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com


j) Holistic Student Centred Support Services                    
Hamilton — 1st November 2012  (Thur)     Time: 9-30am to 3-30pm  Cost: $300 Inc. GST
Educators are introduced to models that can support measurable improvements in student learning
achievements through teaching, guidance and support services. Holistic well-being such as Whare Tapa
Rima and Hauora are examined alongside the Treaty of Waitangi principles.  Participants will have the
opportunity to plan new systems that can help all students to achieve. Research shows the strategies
introduced are particularly effective with Pacific Island and Maori students.

 
Course prices include Refreshments and Resources
 
To enrol in this Course
 
Click to download a Professional Development Workshop Enrolment Form then post to
 
House of Montrose Limited, at 60 Ayrshire Drive, Grandview Heights, Hamilton 3200 with your payment
or
Scan and Email to houseofmontrose@gmail.com


We also offer a range of customised In-house Short & Extended Courses
All workshops can also be customised or mixed and matched and provided to your organisation and at
your premises for a discounted rate. 

Just call or email our CONTACT US NOW details for information or a quote.
 
Other areas we regularly offer Short Professional Development Courses  in are:

Course Design; Assessment; Moderation; Self Assessment; Evaluation; Continuous Improvement; Educational Quality Assurance; System Development: Quality Assurance Systems Analysis, Review and Audit; Assessment Design and Writing, Tertiary Teaching; Adult Learner Management and Motivation; Implementing the Treaty of Waitangi in Tertiary Education Contexts; Tertiary Teacher Development; Research Culture Development; Organisational Capability, System and Structure Development; Manager Development; Leadership Development; Educational Project Management, Reflection, Monitoring, Learning Conversations and so on…
 
Our capacity building Short Courses support the achievement of measurable improvements.
 
We advise you book early as these workshops fill quickly.
 
To view details about our 2012 Short Professional Development Course options, costs and locations
see the attached pages, or contract a customised course Contact Us by email or at the telephone numbers below.
           
Call us on + 64 27 3869296 or  + 64 7 846 7446  for more information
 
or Email houseofmontrose@gmail.com
 
For further information, to enroll or to request quotes

We advise you book early as these workshops fill quickly.

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