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| Call for applications: Third Teaching Tools Workshop, in Nairobi, Kenya |
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9/11/2010
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| The African Regional Committee (IBRO), the Society for Neuroscience, and the National Academy of Sciences (USA) are inviting applications for the Third Teaching Tools School and Workshop to be held in Nairobi, Kenya, September 11 - 15, 2010 just following the Kenyan Annual Neuroscience Meeting. The intent of the organizers is to provide tools and a framework for teaching neuroscience in African countries. Given that there are several paths of neuroscience education in Africa, we will present stand-alone basic neuroscience modules that can be integrated by teachers into a variety of curricula and into various teaching contexts. We will also cover the theory and practice of effective pedagogy in neuroscience with the goal of enhancing students’ learning outcomes.
The objective of the program described here is to develop teaching modules on several specific topics with the hope that the program can continue to form the basis for future efforts on other subjects. The topics of this effort will focus on “Teaching the Special Senses.” Themes to be covered include the basics of neurons and glia, receptors, the organization of sensory pathways and function, nerve conduction, action potentials, organization of higher centers mediating sensations, plus other related topics. Strategies for enhancing students’ comprehension and retention of these topics will be included.
The school course and content are designed for junior faculty members who are currently involved in teaching on the African Continent in Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology or a related discipline. This includes faculty at universities who have been teaching in a Neuroscience related field for five years or less.
Expenses, lodging, meals and local transportation will be provided. Assistance with travel expenses to Nairobi will be available. The Teaching Tools participants can also attend the Kenyan Annual Neuroscience meeting to be held just prior to the Teaching Tools Workshop. Any questions about the Workshop should be addressed to Dr. Sharon L. Juliano (sjuliano@usuhs.edu).
How to apply
- Applications are only available on-line. There are no hard copies of application forms. Before filling out the on-line application please consult Instructions:
http://schools.ibro.info/Pub/Pub_Main_Display.asp?LC_Docs_ID=2422
- On-line applications (opened June 2, 2010):
http://schools.ibro.info/Pub/Pub_Collections_List.asp
- Note that applicants must log into the above site to fill out the application. If you do not have or do not remember your password, send a request to
password.schools@ibro.info
- If you do not have an account, please check the requirements here and send an e-mail request to
membership.schools@ibro.info
- Deadline for Application: July 15, 2010
- The results of the competition will be announced around July 30, 2010
- Note that IBRO cannot provide the answers to individual inquiries about the results before they are announced to all applicants.
Help
- In case of difficulties with the on-line application or letters of reference please contact us by e-mail with the subject identifying the applicant and the application:
help@ibro.info
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