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Invitation to participate in survey: Use of contemplative pedagogies by academic librarians in Canada and the US

  • 1.  Invitation to participate in survey: Use of contemplative pedagogies by academic librarians in Canada and the US

    Posted Nov 14, 2024 11:04 AM
    Edited by Paulina Rousseau Dec 09, 2024 06:32 AM

    Dear Colleagues,

    Your input is being sought for a study exploring the Use of contemplative pedagogies by academic librarians in Canada and the US. Please find the survey here:

    https://forms.office.com/r/tnPQ1pVyXM

    On average, it takes 15 - 30 minutes to complete.

    Intended Participants:

    ●      academic librarians with instructional/teaching responsibilities

    ●      employed by libraries in Canada or the United States

    The survey seeks to determine:

    1. How common is the integration of contemplative practices into instructional activities of librarians at post-secondary institutions?
    2. What are some of the practices that are incorporated and what are their perceived impacts?
    3. Which effective practices can be used by librarians when designing sessions that incorporate contemplative pedagogies?
    4. Which institutional supports benefit the integration of contemplative practices/pedagogies in instruction?
    5. Are librarians interested in developing skills/gaining knowledge in this area?

    The benefits to participants are primarily related to the opportunity to reflect on their teaching practices and the impact librarian instruction might have on students and their own well-being and wholeness.

    The results of the research study have the potential to provide insights to librarians and other professionals who may consider including contemplative practices or pedagogies into their teaching/pedagogical design. Additionally, a need for professional development supports may be identified and may result in the development of professional development/educational supports that can be used broadly by librarians. A benefit to participants may be that they have an opportunity to share their expertise in informing the development of these tools.

    The research is being undertaken by Paulina Rousseau, Liaison Librarian, University of Toronto Scarborough Library

    Survey responses are anonymous/no specific identifiers will be associated with your response.

    This research has been approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Toronto. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, you may contact the above-named persons or the Office of Research Ethics, University of Toronto at ethics.review@utoronto.ca or 416-946-3273. Further details are included in the "informed consent" text (first question of the survey).

    The survey will be open until December 20th, 2024.

    Thank you for your time and contribution,

    Paulina Rousseau

    Liaison Librarian

    University of Toronto Scarborough Library

    paulina.rousseau@utoronto.ca



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    Paulina Rousseau Librarian
    Liaison Librarian
    University of Toronto Scarborough Library
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