Community Forum for Education
and Evaluation Scholars
Community Objective
The Community Forum for Education and Evaluation Scholars (CoFEES) provides a space for education and evaluation scholars across the academic health sciences system to connect, exchange ideas, debate and share research.
Community Description
CoFEES is a partnership between CFD, Applied Education Research Operatives (AERO), and the Sunnybrook Education Research Unit (ERU) and is led collaboratively by representatives from each organization. It is a revitalized version of Education Research Community.
CoFEES hosts three signature events:
- The Dialogue and Debate Series
- The Safe Pitch Series
- The Annual Colloquium
Dialogue and Debate Series
This series provides a safe space for scholars to discuss provocative ideas, question established practices, and examine tensions in research on diverse issues. Once a month, we facilitate a session featuring two presentations from scholars leading research on a topic of broad relevance to our community. This is followed by moderated discussions and community discussions. Healthy, collegial debate is encouraged. We strive to invite at least one speaker from outside our local (TAHSN) community for each session in order to engage unique perspectives and insights.
Upcoming topics for the series include:
- Pros and problems in research on transformative pedagogy
- Tensions in research on self-regulated learning
- Contentious issues in simulation research: Humanist vs behaviorist design
- Risk vs reward in mandating program evaluation
- The CBME debates: Illuminating empirical and philosophical critiques
- New vs old statistics: Trouble in sight for ANOVAs and p-values?
- Research on implicit bias: Contentious issues
- Problematic evolutions in the manifestation of racism
To provide a safe space for debate and discussion and facilitate a sense of community among our participants, space is limited for each session. Registration is required to attend.
Where: Virtual event via Zoom (registration required)
When: 1st or 2nd Thursday of each month
Schedule and Registration: Coming soon
The Safe Pitch Series
The Safe Pitch Series provides a space for scholars to share presentations on early-stage scholarly projects with the CoFEES community. Both emerging and established scholars can solicit ideas, advice, and feedback from the broader community. Presenters can participate by reaching out directly to the faculty lead (Betty Onyura, Betty.Onyura@unityhealth.to) to request a time slot. They may also be invited or nominated by CoFEES community members.
Where: Virtual event via Zoom (registration required)
When: Mondays 12:00-1:00pm every two months
Schedule and Registration: Coming soon
The Annual Colloquium
The Annual Colloquium is held once a year in June to a topic that is of broad interest to the community. Invited speakers are from outside our local community. The next Annual Colloquium is scheduled to June 2022. Date and time details to follow.
Meet our Community
Coming soon.
Contact
Betty Onyura
Faculty Lead
Centre for Faculty Development
betty.onyura@unityhealth.to
Ryan Brydges
Faculty Co-Lead
Applied Education Research Operatives
ryan.brydges@utoronto.ca
Lisa di Prospero
Faculty Co-Lead
Education Research Unit
lisa.diprospero@sunnybrook.ca
Who should register: Education; Evaluation & Interdisciplinary Scholars; Clinician Educators; Any interested party
Format: Virtual
Register: Registration required. Please click here to see our Upcoming Sessions
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Upcoming Events
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25NovThis workshop will provide an opportunity for in-depth exploration of the science of adaptive expertise. We will describe the construct of adaptive expertise, present examples of evidence-based cognitive and curricular mechanisms that support development of adaptive expertise and help participants envision the translation of theoretical research into education practice. -
2DecThis workshop offers a thorough overview of the various forms of educational scholarship and their connection to the university's mission. It also provides strategies for showcasing impact and documenting scholarly contributions in teaching, innovation, curriculum development, research, and advocacy for academic promotion. -
4DecInterested in applying to the Helen Batty Awards? Join our drop-in session to learn more about eligibility and ask questions about your application.
FAQs
Q. How do I create and/or activate my account to log into the site?
Q. Is there a cost to attend your programs?
A. There is a cost to participate in some of our programs. The cost of each of our programs varies and in some cases, the cost varies depending on your status with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto and/or in which hospital you work as well as whether or not you have an annual CFD Membership.
Q.I do not have a faculty appointment in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Can I still attend your workshops, programs and/or events? Is there a fee?
A. Anyone whose education activities include teaching, leading, scholarship and advocacy are welcome to attend our workshops, programs and/or events. Specific pre-requisite criteria may apply. Please refer to each workshop, program or event page for details. All fees and discounts (where applicable) can be found in the workshop, program and event pages.
Q.I am interested in having one of your workshops offered at my home site/department. Do you offer this type of service?
A. Please contact us for further information. The availability of this service is dependent on the resources and capacity of the CFD at the time the request is made.
Q: Is having a CFD Membership the same as having a CFD account?
A: No, a CFD Membership is not the same as a CFD account. However, in order to complete your CFD Membership registration you will be prompted to create a CFD account if you do not already have one. To register for a CFD General Membership and create your account click here.
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