Research in Focus

About Research in Focus

Research in Focus is a new series hosted by the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. This series focuses on in-depth interviews and discussions with Faculty members on their research activities and the impacts of their work locally and internationally.

Publisher

SFU Faculty of Education

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Dec 2017

Latest episode

8 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Dec 2024

   Rock n’ Roll and Research: A Bricolage

   Shirley Steinberg discusses how rock n’ roll's principles and ethics serve as a generative metaphor for research, fostering radicalism and collaboration in educational inquiry.

2. 

   16 Sept 2024

   The Transformative Power of Art in Ecological Learning

   Join us as Dr. Zuzana Vasko explores the intersection of arts practice, ecological learning, and contemplative inquiry. She reveals how the arts deepen our connection with the natural world and enhance her role as an educator. Discover her innovative approaches to make arts-based learning accessible to all, including those who may not see themselves as creative. This episode highlights how the unique qualities of arts-based learning—subjectivity, sense perception, and personal experience—foster profound ecological awareness.

3. 

   5 Apr 2024

   Writing, Learning, and ChatGPT: Perspectives from Educators

   In this episode, we delve into the effects of AI technologies, particularly ChatGPT, on university education, featuring insights from Dr. Joel Heng Hartse and Dr. Daniel Chang. From an instructor's viewpoint, they explore the dynamic interplay between AI technology and their teaching approaches, highlighting both potential risks and opportunities. As we navigate ethical considerations, the importance of writing skills, and the need to uphold academic integrity in an era of rapid digital advancement, this discussion encourages a profound reflection on how AI is not merely transforming educational paradigms but also redefining the essence of learning and teaching. Get links to the articles discussed in the podcast, Heng Hartse, J. (2023, August 31). We've admitted defeat when we say that ChatGPT can write at all. Vancouver Sun. Retrieved from https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/joel-heng-hartse-weve-admitted-defeat-when-we-say-that-chatgpt-can-write-at-all Chang, D. H., Lin, M. P.-C., Hajian, S., & Wang, Q. Q. (2023). Educational Design Principles of Using AI Chatbot That Supports Self-Regulated Learning in Education: Goal Setting, Feedback, and Personalization. Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), 15(17), 12921. https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712921

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