Medicine and Health Sciences Commons^™

International Association Of Gerontology And Geriatrics 21st World Congress, Delores Walcott

Academic Leadership Academy

Grant recipient used Instructional Travel Award to attend The 21st World Congress of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) in San Francisco, California. Programming focused on aging, age-related disease and disability, and the social and public policies that impact our aging society from a global perspective.

Gobal Reproductive And Sexual Health, Kelly Ackerson

Academic Leadership Academy

Goal

Gain hands-on practical knowledge and skills to advance the science of global reproductive & sexual health through state-of-the science lectures, discussion, case-studies, and small group work. Designed to provide training in key topics relevant to reproductive & sexual health in the global arena.

Objectives

i.Understand the paradigm of global reproductive & sexual health ii.Identify conceptual frameworks that are useful for global reproductive & sexual health studies iii.Understand how to design impactful studies iv.Discuss different measurement aspects of a study v.Understand the principals of proposal writing for funding vi.Become familiar with the use of big data

Contemplative Pedagogy In The Classroom: Engaging Students’ Self-Awareness To Enhance Learning, Michele Mcgrady

Academic Leadership Academy

Contemplative pedagogy offers unique opportunities for students to deepen their understanding and focus through introspection, reflection, and stillness. Contemplative practices, such as meditative exercises, movement, and writing allow students to understand the nature of their minds and the learning process. Through the use of contemplative practices, students experience increased attention, connection, creativity, as well as a deeper understanding of course material. Although critics may question the appropriateness of these practices in the classroom, contemplative pedagogy has the ability to positively impact students’ learning. This presentation invites participants to explore contemplative pedagogy and discuss ways to integrate practices into learning activities.