Some interesting questions....
> 1. What do you consider to be a useful number of handouts per
> session (lecturer)?
>
Depends what they are for...I give out copies of newspaper articles or
things I've pulled off the web for information and a weekly guide to the
topic with main headlines and essential aspects. I expect the students to
use this as a basis for their own notes
> 2. How do you judge the quality of your handouts?
>
I don't - i always get the students to judge them - usually within the first
six weeks I send round a feedback form
> 3. Does your department have a policy on the number of handouts
> given to students?
>
No. I would be appalled if it did. (I assume you mean that a maximum would
be set rather than a minimum!)
> 4.Do you think that putting handouts in electronic format, i.e. on
> the web or intranet, is helpful?
>
Yes - all my stuff goes on the intranet including past exam papers,
review of previous years course, student feedback on the course etc etc.
It's a marketing tool as well as an information provider! It also saves
trees.
I'd be interested in others comments - will you circulate your
findings in summary at some stage?
Have a happy Christmas
Alison
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> From: david o'halloran
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> Subject: Handouts
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> Dear colleagues,
>
> I am at present investigating the use of handouts within our
> programmes. The quantity and indeed quality of these vary
> tremendously. Although I question the excessive use of handouts I
> do find them a useful learning and teaching tool. Are any of you
> willing to share your experience with me in terms of the following
> questions:
>
> 1. What do you consider to be a useful number of handouts per
> session (lecturer)?
>
> 2. How do you judge the quality of your handouts?
>
> 3. Does your department have a policy on the number of handouts
> given to students?
>
> 4.Do you think that putting handouts in electronic format, i.e. on
> the web or intranet, is helpful?
>
> 5. ant other comments you may have regarding this topic.
>
>
>
> David O'Halloran
> Divisional Director for Learning and Teaching
> Division of Imaging and Radiotherapy Sciences
> School of Healthcare Studies
> University of Leeds
> Woodhouse Lane
> Leeds, LS2 9UT
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> tel: +44 (0) 113 2331224
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