http://connect.educause.edu/display/42603 http://connect.educause.edu/display/42603 http://connect.educause.edu/educause/images/e_rss.png Comments for "Conceptual Framework for Bridging Research and Practice" en http://connect.educause.edu/display/42603 This session is designed to set the context and provide a shared conceptual framework for the rest of the day. We'll review the goals and purposes of the session, in particular the intended work products, and address the following questions:<br>- How has the climate in higher education changed - with greater attention to accountability, learning outcomes, and learner-centeredness - such that improving the quality of teaching and learning have become a higher priority even in research I institutions?<br>- How could learning science researchers make a meaningful contribution to the improvement of higher education teaching and learning practice - and why should they be interested?<br>- What is the nature of the gap between research and practice?<br>- What is the conceptual framework we will be using during the day, so that this diverse group of participants can communicate effectively and we can accomplish our shared goals?<br> http://connect.educause.edu/display/42603#comments Professional Development Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Teaching Teaching and Learning Presented at ELI Meetings Articles, Papers, and Reports PDF Mon, 06 Dec 2004 16:24:10 -0600 drupal 42603 at http://connect.educause.edu