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Please register if you intend to participate in the virtual component of the conference. There will be no charge, but it will help us with the technical aspects of managing participants.

Although we have had few registrations for this component of the conference we are going ahead with it as promised. Those unable to attend in person will have the opportunity to hear what we discuss and to contribute themselves and the next conference convenors will be able to decide whether they would like to include it as an option.

The url for the site is http://flolive.flinders.edu.au/pbl

During the conference you should logon at least ½ hour before the scheduled session (which is 4.00 Central Australian Daylight Saving Time). You can then fill in the remaining time productively as you see fit, but it will allow our technical assistance to troubleshoot if need be.

CRITICAL

Prior to the conference you will need to have installed the necessary software. In order to do this, go to: http://flinders.edu.au/staffdev/flolive/

You will be prompted to test your system and install the software if necessary. I suggest that you do this soon, so that you can play around with the system you plan to use. That is, once the necessary software is installed, go to the conference url and use CHAT as a minimum, or webcam and headset if you want us to see and hear you as well. There will be nobody at our end, but don’t worry about leaving “rubbish” on the site – we’ll clear it before the conference. 

We all look forward to your input on the day.

Following a stimulating and enjoyable inaugural meeting in Linkoping, Sweden, in May 2006, the convenor and conference planning committee invite you to participate in the Second International Conference on Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Speech Language Pathology, to be held at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia on November 13 -14, 2008.

Conference focus

“Problem-based learning is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn," working cooperatively in groups to seek solutions to real world problems. These problems are used to engage students' curiosity and initiate learning the subject matter. PBL prepares students to think critically and analytically, and to find and use appropriate learning resources” (Duch, Groh & Allen, 2001). Increasingly, PBL is being employed in speech – language pathology. Whenever it is applied, conventional teaching processes are inverted: Traditionally, information is first presented to students; then a suitable application of the solution to a problem is sought. In PBL students are introduced to a problem so they can identify their learning needs; then, they research and gather the required information; finally, they return to the problem, being in a better position to solve it.

This two day meeting will be a great opportunity to hear about international developments in PBL and discuss how PBL is adapted to meet the specific needs and situations related to human communication sciences and disorders / speech – language pathology. Educators and researchers will share their experiences and perspectives of PBL and the uses of PBL in teaching and assessing students in this field. We hope you will participate in this exciting meeting by presenting a research paper, materials or teaching experiences related to the implementation of Problem Based Learning in our field. Or you can simply attend the presentations and discussion sessions.

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Venue

The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Flinders University is situated within the School of Medicine in Adelaide, South Australia and is co-located within Flinders Medical Centre, an academic medical centre combining a general teaching hospital and medical school. The School has an international reputation for integration and innovation in patient care, education and research and a rich history of PBL. The style of PBL used at Flinders has been refined over several years, and has been adopted by other medical schools around the world. When Speech Pathology expanded its course offerings to introduce the graduate entry program in 2006 we drew upon the expertise of our medical and audiology colleagues to develop a strong problem-based learning curriculum.

The conference will be held at the University’s Function Centre, located in the main campus, 12 km south of the city centre, and overlooking the suburbs and the sea. Because there is little public accommodation near the University we recommend that you stay in the city or North Adelaide, which are close to restaurants, shops and entertainment, with ready access to public transport to the University. Glenelg is a popular beachside suburb not too far from the University, but public transport from here is more limited so if you wish to stay here, be prepared for a taxi ride.

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Conference Program

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Tara Whitehill from the University of Hong Kong and Dr. Terry Barrett from University College Dublin will lead the presentations at the Second International Conference on Problem-Based Learning
in Speech-Language Pathology to be held in Adelaide, on November 13-14, 2008. Dr. Whitehill to address the issue of tutor training and Dr. Barrett will present on “The Hard Fun of PBL: Listening to students' talk”. In addition, we have a range of presentations from people actively involved in researching and/or teaching aspects of PBL within a speech-language pathology program. Please join us in Adelaide to hear them!

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Registration (updated)

The cost of registration is AUD $400 which will include all snacks and meals during the conference as well as a fabulous dinner on the final night!

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We are excited to announce that we will be able to include those who can't attend the conference in person via the use of Adobe Connect. There will be no charge for this component of the conference. Virtual delegates will be able to participate in a panel discussion at the end of each day whereby presenters will highlight some of the key points that were raised. If you are interested in participating please let us know by completing the registration form, so that we might gain an idea of numbers, access to facilities etc. All you will need is a computer with internet connection (and speakers). You'll be able to participate via chat or, if you have a headset with microphone and/or webcam you'll be able to speak directly with us. We will trial the connections prior to the workshop so that we're all confident on the day. This would be a great way to include those members of staff who can't attend the conference, facilitating the dissemination of ideas by those who can upon their return.

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Critical dates

Deadline: 17 October, 2008
Conference: 13 – 14 November, 2008

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Flinders & Adelaide - transport & accommodation

Below are some links to Flinders information pages that we hope will be a good starting point for information about Adelaide, Flinders Uni and the School of Medicine.

All websites below will open in a new window.

Flinders University Links

Adelaide and South Australia links

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Contact Us

The Conference Planning Committee comprises Dr. Jan Baker, Ms. Chris Brebner, Dr. Paul McCormack, and Dr. Ingrid Scholten, all academic staff members of the Dept. of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Flinders University.

For further information about the conference and related matters please contact the conference convenor, Ingrid Scholten.

JOIN US AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY IN ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
FOR ANOTHER EXCITING AND ENGAGING CONFERENCE!

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Updated: 11 November, 2008