Workshop on Curriculum Developmenthttp://www.marineresearchnetwork.org/activities/

February 11-13, 2013Corvallis, OR

•Some context

•Goals of the workshop

•Opportunities and challenges

•Workshop activities

RCN-SEES: SUSTAINABILITY OF MARINE RENEWABLE RESOURCES IN SUBARCTICSYSTEMS UNDER INCUMBENT ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABILITY AND HUMAN

EXPLOITATION

Steering committeeLorenzo Ciannelli, Oregon State UniversityMary Hunsicker, Oregon State UniversityMarty Anderies, Arizona State UniversityKevin Bailey, NOAA Fisheries Ken Frank, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, CanadaColleen Webb, Colorado State University

Network participantsPaulinus Chigbu, University of Maryland, Eastern ShoreCarmel Finley, Oregon State UniversitySelina Heppell, Oregon State University

Students Allain Barnett, Arizona State UniversityClint Leach, Colorado State UniversityCaren Barcelo, Oregon State University

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Funding period: 2012-2015

RCN objectives•The scientific goal is that of integrating basic eco-evolutionary and socio-economic principles to address the consequences of current and alternative policy practices in large and commercially exploited marine ecosystems•The educational goal of our network is that of training research and management scientists in the interdisciplinary fields of ecology, oceanography, evolution, sociology and conservation.

Scientific activities1.Sequential species depletion2.Sequential spatial depletion3.Sequential demographic depletion 4.Socio-ecological feedbacks

Educational activities1.Research exchanges2.Curriculum development3.Summer academy

Coordination1.Annual meetings2.International workshop 3.Bi-monthly phone conferences

Dissemination1.Multi-authored review articles2.Edited special issue3.Web-site

Goals

• Develop curriculum for a graduate level summer course on how to integrate socio-ecological principles in management and conservation practices

• Generate ideas for course implementation

• Develop outline for a multi-authored educational forum article

Benefit of participating

• Stimulate ideas and links for your own research and educational activities

• Be a co-author on an Educational Forum article

• Get involved with course delivery

Workshop on curriculum development

Opportunities• In coming together we are breaking new grounds on curriculum development

Opportunities• In coming together we are breaking new grounds on curriculum development

• Sustainability of marine resources provide many opportunities for interdisciplinary education

We pulla da netto make da monto buya da breadto getta strengthto pulla da net

Lament of the Italian fisherman

From: ‘Sailing for salmon – the early years of commercial fishing in Alaska’s Bristol Bay 1884-1951’

Challenges in interdisciplinary education

Haapasari et al (2012) conclude that: ‘interdisciplinarity is a learning process that takes place at three levels: between individuals, between disciplines and between types of knowledge’

•Knowledge: Breadth vs depth

•Skills: Developing a common language and set of tools

•Attitudes: Means and opportunities for long-lasting collaborations

Haapasari et al (2012) conclude that: ‘interdisciplinarity is a learning process that takes place at three levels: between individuals, between disciplines and between types of knowledge’

•Knowledge: Breadth vs depth

•Skills: Developing a common language and set of tools

•Attitudes: Means and opportunities for long-lasting collaborations

Challenges in interdisciplinary education

Intradisciplinary curriculum

Challenges in interdisciplinary education

Intradisciplinary curriculum Interdisciplinary curriculum

Haapasari et al (2012) conclude that: ‘interdisciplinarity is a learning process that takes place at three levels: between individuals, between disciplines and between types of knowledge’

•Knowledge: Breadth vs depth

•Skills: Developing a common language and set of tools

•Attitudes: Means and opportunities for long-lasting collaborations

Course characteristics

Main objective - To integrate socio-ecological principles in marine resource management and conservation

Learning outcome- Gain an understanding of topics and skills which are used in the study of coupled socio-ecological systems- Establish a sense of community and collaboration among course attendees

Targeted audience- Graduate students in ecology, conservation biology, fisheries, biological oceanography, economy, sociology and history

Implementation- Summer academy, location TBD- Two weeks - Theoretical (knowledge) and applied (skills) modules- ‘Distance’ continued component

Workshop activities

DAY 1, Monday, February 11th: Curriculum development 

Morning: PLENARY

-Group introduction

-Lightning talks (1-2 slides, < 3 minutes)

-Crossing socio-ecological boundaries [Jim, Allain]

 

Early afternoon: PLENARY

- Synthesis and discussion of participant summaries [Mary]

- Who is the audience and what are the entry requirements?

- How do we make the course interdisciplinary, but not superficial?

- How can we help facilitate strong connections during and after the course?

 

Late afternoon: BREAKOUT GROUP ACTIVITIES [Lead: Julia, Selina]

- Topics and skills built around ‘Enduring understanding’

 

Evening: Wine and cheese at Chez Ciannelli,

dinner at The Big River restaurant at 7:00 PM

DAY 2, Tuesday, February 12th: Implementation

Morning: PLENARY

-Summary and discussion of Day 1 breakout groups [Julia, Selina]

-Presentation and discussion of existing programs: how is our course unique?

IGERT and related programs [Anne]

Center for Ocean Solutions [Larry]

SESYNC [David]

How NOAA and DFO perceive implementation of EBM [Kevin / Ken]

 

Afternoon: BREAKOUT GROUP ACTIVITIES

-Group I: Draft syllabus based on Day 1 discussions [Lead: Colleen]

- Group II: Implementation [Lead: John]

Where and when should the course be held?

How can we attract students from various disciplines?

Admission process, cost and funding for the course

How can we get advisors to help contribute travel / course funding?

How many credits? How do we transfer credits? Course evaluation

 Evening: Dinner at Del Alma restaurant at 7:30 PM

Workshop activities

DAY 3, Wednesday, February 13th: outline for journal article 

Morning: PLENARY 8:30-9:30 Summary of topics from Day 2 & discussion of any remaining items 9:30-10:30 Discussion of journal article and co-authorship  10:30-10:50 BREAK 10:20-12:00 Outline journal article 12:00 Depart  

Workshop activities

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