Deliverable: Complete intake survey and Leadership assessment

11:00am – 12:30pm – Welcome and Orientation

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

Get to know your cohort and your program facilitators (Katie George and Joe Kim) Learn more about the teaching and leadership components of the program.

12:45am – Welcome Lunch

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, The Buttery

Join the cohort for a welcome lunch to network and learn more about the year ahead!

11:30am-1:00pm – Postdoc Appreciation Week Event

In collaboration with the Postdoc Office

Focusing on what really matters: A reset for workplace productivity

Led by Joe Kim
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, The Great Hall

During the course of a busy term, we are pulled in multiple directions with increasing demands for our time and attention. Without a game plan, confusion, procrastination and “busy work” dominate over moving toward higher goals. Research from psychology can provide effective strategies to choose priorities that separate signal from noise, focus attention to engage in deep work, and develop habits that invest limited resources on what really matters. In this workshop we will:

• Explore how understanding the cognitive architecture of the mind leads to developing a working plan to handle daily challenges with optimized solutions.
• Develop a culture for productivity that promotes deep work and movement towards a goal.
• Learn about digital tools to integrate into workflows to shift our resources to important tasks like strategic planning which also deserve attention.

1:00pm-3:00pm – Lunch & Networking opportunity

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, The Great Hall

Due: Complete a draft 90 second elevator pitch script

Due: Submit a PowerPoint slide from one of your presentations that has been problematic, leading to confusion, boredom, or miscommunication to Paulina for a slide makeover reveal in the next session.

9:30am-10:30am – Journal Club

Location: ONLINE

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 957 7392 3010
Passcode: 674623

Robinson, K. A., Lee, S. Y., Friedman, S., Christians, E., McKeague, M., Pavelka, L., & Sirjoosingh, P. (2022). “You know what, I can do this”: Heterogeneous joint trajectories of expectancy for success and attainment value in chemistry. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 69, 102055.

12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

1:00pm-3:00pm – Delivering Powerful Presentations (Part 1)

Led by: Joe Kim & Paulina Rzeczkowska
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

Applying findings developed in controlled-lab and classroom-based studies can lead to improved slide design which translates into durable learning that extends from short-term tests to beyond the final exam. Building on the previous workshop in which we learned how to organize the lecture structure, we will next explore the underlying multimedia learning principles that guides good slide design. We will practice as we learn about redundancy, segmentation, signaling, and coherence. Together, these workshops will provide a practical plan for delivering lectures with a cohesive message.

Due: Sign up for a time slot for your headshot photo and filming of 90 second elevator pitch

10:00am-11:30pm – Delivering Powerful Presentations (Part 2)

Led by: Joe Kim & Paulina Rzeczkowska
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

Applying findings developed in controlled-lab and classroom-based studies can lead to improved slide design which translates into durable learning that extends from short-term tests to beyond the final exam. Building on the previous workshop in which we learned how to organize the lecture structure, we will next explore the underlying multimedia learning principles that guides good slide design. We will practice as we learn about redundancy, segmentation, signaling, and coherence. Together, these workshops will provide a practical plan for delivering lectures with a cohesive message.

11:30pm-12:30pm – Lunch & Op-Ed Discussion with Wade Hemsworth

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

12:30pm-3:30pm – Communication for Leaders

Led by Monique Armstrong
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

Review the findings from your leadership assessment.

Creating your 90 second elevator pitch: Program members will create a 90 second elevator pitch and revise their pitch within this workshop. Once perfected, it will be recorded in the MacPherson Studio at McMaster University (by our very own multimedia specialist).

View some of the pitches from Cohort 4 and Cohort 5 to prepare for this deliverable (click on the “More Information” button to view their video).

Due: 90 second pitch ready to present

9:30am-10:30am – Journal Club

Location: ONLINE

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 957 7392 3010
Passcode: 674623

McDermott, K. B., Agarwal, P. K., D’Antonio, L., Roediger, H. L. III, & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Both multiple-choice and short-answer quizzes enhance later exam performance in middle and high school classes. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 20(1), 3–21.

11:30pm-1:00pm – Lunch and Learn: Practice your 90 second elevator pitch

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

Perfect your pitch and deliver your talk to your peers to help you prepare for your filming.

*Dress to impress – Paulina will take the cohort group photo today!

1:00pm-3:00pm – The Importance of OpEd

Facilitator: Wade Hemsworth
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

This workshop will prepare Program Members on how to write an Op-Ed article on the topic of their choice. Writing an Op-Ed will help members fine-tune their communication skills by writing for a lay-audience about a complex topic. Op-Eds can be published on the McCall-MacBain program website and submitted to other publication outlets (The Sil, The Spec, etc.)

Due: Peer Review 3 Op-Eds by Oct 22

Headshot photo and 90 second Elevator Pitch Filming

Multimedia Specialist: Paulina Rzeczkowska
Location: MacPherson Studio (5th floor Mills Library)

Paulina will take a series of headshot photos from which you will choose your favourite.

Filming your 90 second pitch: your script will be displayed on a telepromter during filming. You will have the opportunity to film your pitch up to 3 times.

Due: Present a 10min lesson for ISW day 1

9:00am-12:00pm – Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – DAY 1

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

24hrs of micro teaching and learning. Facilitated using a peer-based model of feedback versus an expert model. Participants will use of an instructional design model (BOPPPS/CARD). There is a focus on guided practice, including:

• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to teach a lesson to the group
• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to receive feedback from each member of the group (not the facilitator)

3 forms of feedback for each participant per lesson (written, verbal and video)

12:00pm-12:30pm – Lunch

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

12:30pm-3:00pm – Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – DAY 1

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

24hrs of micro teaching and learning. Facilitated using a peer-based model of feedback versus an expert model. Participants will use of an instructional design model (BOPPPS/CARD). There is a focus on guided practice, including:

• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to teach a lesson to the group
• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to receive feedback from each member of the group (not the facilitator)

3 forms of feedback for each participant per lesson (written, verbal and video)

Due: Choose your Education research project and connect with your supervisor

9:30am-10:30am – Journal Club

Location: ONLINE

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 957 7392 3010
Passcode: 674623

Brady, S. T., Hard, B. M., & Gross, J. J. (2018). Reappraising test anxiety increases academic performance of first-year college students. Journal of Educational Psychology, 110(3), 395.

1:00pm-3:00pm – Education Research Talks: Research supervisors

Location: ONLINE

Get to know your research supervisors and hear about the interesting educational research ideas that you will be involved with this term.

Due: Present a 10min lesson for ISW day 2

9:00am-12:00pm – Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – DAY 2: deliver you 10min lesson online

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

24hrs of micro teaching and learning. Facilitated using a peer-based model of feedback versus an expert model. Participants will use of an instructional design model (BOPPPS/CARD). There is a focus on guided practice, including:

• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to teach a lesson to the group
• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to receive feedback from each member of the group (not the facilitator)

3 forms of feedback for each participant per lesson (written, verbal and video)

12:00pm-12:30pm – Lunch

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

12:30pm-3:00pm – Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – DAY 2: deliver you 10min lesson online

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

24hrs of micro teaching and learning. Facilitated using a peer-based model of feedback versus an expert model. Participants will use of an instructional design model (BOPPPS/CARD). There is a focus on guided practice, including:

• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to teach a lesson to the group
• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to receive feedback from each member of the group (not the facilitator)

3 forms of feedback for each participant per lesson (written, verbal and video)

9:30am-10:30am – Journal Club

Location: ONLINE

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 957 7392 3010
Passcode: 674623

Pan, S.C., Sana, F., Samani, J., Cooke, J., & Kim J.A. (2020) Learning from errors: students’ and instructors’ practices, attitudes, and beliefs. Memory, 28:9, 1105-1122.

12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

1:00pm-3:00pm – Education Research Project Preparation: How to measure learning

Led by: Dr. Lina Deker
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

Dive into the world of EdCog research with Lina Deker. Understand the ethics of working with students in a university setting. What are some of the barriers and solutions when working within the academic setting? This workshop will help to better prepare you for your Education Research Projects.

Due: Present a 10min lesson for ISW day 3

Due: Submit feedback forms for IWS

9:00am-12:00pm – Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – DAY 3

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

24hrs of micro teaching and learning. Facilitated using a peer-based model of feedback versus an expert model. Participants will use of an instructional design model (BOPPPS/CARD). There is a focus on guided practice, including:

• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to teach a lesson to the group
• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to receive feedback from each member of the group (not the facilitator)

3 forms of feedback for each participant per lesson (written, verbal and video)

12:00pm-12:30pm – Lunch

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

12:30pm-3:00pm – Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) – DAY 3

Location: MacPherson Institute (5th floor Mills Library)

24hrs of micro teaching and learning. Facilitated using a peer-based model of feedback versus an expert model. Participants will use of an instructional design model (BOPPPS/CARD). There is a focus on guided practice, including:

• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to teach a lesson to the group
• 3 distinct opportunities for participants to receive feedback from each member of the group (not the facilitator)

3 forms of feedback for each participant per lesson (written, verbal and video)

Due: Work on your education research project. Review your progress and plan with your partner

Due: Complete a draft 5min research talk

9:30am-10:30am – Journal Club

Location: ONLINE

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 957 7392 3010
Passcode: 674623

Bozeman, R., Mallett, R. K., Mitchell, L., & Tindale, R. S. (2023). May we take the test as a group? Examining group processes and member learning in a collaborative testing environment. Active Learning in Higher Education, 0(0).

12:00pm-2:00pm – Create your 5min Research talk: Meet Andrew Churchill

Location: ONLINE

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 957 7392 3010
Passcode: 674623

Using the key tips from Joe and Paulina create a 5min research talk (to be delivered to a lay audience). During this session you will complete your presentation plan and outline as well as receive feedback.

Due: Come prepared with your 5min research talk

10:00am-12:00pm – PNB Talks

Location: LIVELab (Psychology Building, 2nd floor)

Join us in the LIVElab to experience undergraduate student talks. Assess talks based upon the principles of slide design. Discover some tips that can enhance your own research talks!

Due: Complete term 1 feedback forms

1:00am-12:00pm – Leadership: Networking and creating connections as a leader

Led by: Jordan Moore
Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, West Room

12:00pm-1:00pm – Term Wrap Up and Lunch

Location: Alumni Memorial Hall, The Buttery

Complete your term feedback form and join us for a celebratory lunch to finish the term!