WRITING RETREAT for Teaching & Learning Research @Ongegund, Sir Lowry’s Pass

5 – 8 November 2019

Your Teaching Matters

Stellenbosch University academics and professional staff interested in teaching and learning research and
innovation are invited to indicate interest in attending a residential off-campus opportunity. The programme
includes goal-setting and goal-achievement (compulsory on day 1 & 4), short optional input session (day 2),
free writing time and compulsory small group discussions (evenings).

A writing retreat:
 takes place in an atmosphere of trust and safety for productive writing;
 forms a multidisciplinary community where support is provided to one another;
 allows for exploration of the key links between teaching, learning, research, writing and scholarship;
 is aimed at productive working toward achieving a specific writing goal (Moore, 2003).

Kindly read through to the end and follow all the requirements before sending in your application.
Name
UT Number
Email
Cell phone
HR status Permanent Contract:
Indicate end date of contract
Purpose for attending T&L article writing Developing a FIRLT Proposal
& publication
Provide a short description (±200 words) of the teaching & learning research you intend working on; how
far you are; intended goal by the end of the retreat.
Applications which do not offer sufficient detail will not be considered.

Description (please make explicit the teaching and learning at SU aspect):

Progress:

Goal:

Names of co-researchers / co-authors

Do you have any expectations of the retreat which the facilitator needs to know of beforehand?

Indicate the date by which you aim to submit

Article: Proposal:
 Do you have any special food requirements (Please indicate with an X)?
None
Allergies
Diabetic
Halaal
Vegetarian
Kindly note that all evening beverages (canned soft drinks & wine) will be for your own expense.
Ongegund Lodge Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation, the following rule applies:
Less than 5 working days prior to start: 100% cancellation fee (your department will be held liable)
The retreat is funded by the Skills Fund for university staff. The cost per person is approximately R5200 for 4
days. Kindly respect the privilege of this opportunity.
It would be appreciated if you brought a cash amount for Ongegund staff service fee.

Should my application be successful, I confirm my commitment to attend and stay-over. I acknowledge that
I am aware that I will be liable for expenses should I not cancel at least 1 week in advance.
Name of applicant:
Name of HoD:

In order for your application to be considered it must be accompanied by an email in support of your
attendance to finlo@sun.ac.za from you HoD or Vice-Dean: Learning and Teaching (please copy and paste the
blue section for their email content).

____________________________ ______________
(eSignature) (Date)

Please direct any inquiries to Jean Farmer jeanlee@sun.ac.za.

Please return the completed form to finlo@sun.ac.za by 7 October 2019