Open to all staff and postgraduates who teach. These lunchtime workshops take place in the Graduate School of Education from 13.00 - 14.00. To book, please contact tl-prog@bris.ac.uk or register via the ‘Unit Sign Up’ list on the TLHE Blackboard site.
Tuesday 11 December 2012
The workshop will explore some of the themes and issues surrounding postgraduate research supervision.
Monday, 26 November 2012
The University has been selected as a HEA Green Academy. What does that mean? What is education for sustainability? What relevance does it have to your teaching? How can we support students in understanding the impacts and opportunities of their disciplines and conduct?
It's not just about green issues - it includes education for sustainability looks at health, social justice/inclusion, safety and security. It is not just about knowledge, it is about the type of learners we all are - partnership building, flexibility etc. We all have opportunities to use some of the techniques of E f S.
Chris Willmore University Academic Director of Undergraduate Studies and Martin Wiles Head of Sustainability - both members of the University Green Academy group - will facilitate the session.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
The University of Bristol prides itself on its international reputation for research and teaching. It is this reputation that attracts many students to study here, resulting in teaching environments that are culturally diverse. In this session, we shall explore some of the complexities of teaching in international higher education and identify some strategies that enable effective learning and intercultural communication.