Dear Physics and Astronomy Academics
As a follow-up to my email dated 28-09-01, here is further some
information regarding the future phase 4 bidding for FDTL funding.
The HEFCE has now published the invitation to bid for Phase 4 of
the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).
Details of which can be found on the HEFCE website at,
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/Pubs/hefce/2001/01_60.htm
The submission deadline for the first stage of applications is
25th January 2002.
Re: PhysSci-FDTL Discussion List (up-to-date)
Can I remind you that a diccussion list has been set up for the
physics and astronomy community, PhyscSci-FDTL, which you can
join from the JISCmail website,
Http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk
Re: FDTL4 Meeting 28-11-01 (up-to-date)
We would also encourage you to come along to the briefing
meeting on Wednesday 28 November in collaboration with the
Mathematics community. This is being held at the Strawberry
Hotel, Main Road, Meriden, Coventry. This is located near
Birmingham International Airport and Train Station as can be
located on the map at
http://www.strawberrybank.co.uk/fr_location.htm.
There will be no charge for attendance, and travelling costs
will be subsidised. Accommodation will also be provided free
of charge to those who wish to stay overnight for extended
discussions.
We have made provisional reservations for this, but would ask
you to confirm attendance as soon as possible.
This meeting is intended for those submitting bids and their
collaborators, and for others who might be interested in
becoming involved.
Provisional Programme
10.30 Registration and coffee
11.00 Welcome from Dick Bacon (LTSN Physical Sciences) and
John Blake (LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network)
11.15 Understanding the circular and preparing for a project
Alison Holmes,FDTL National Coordinating Team.
11.45 Issues na processes of writing a bid
Sue White, University of southampton, a coordinator from a
successful FDTL3 project.
12.15 Question and answer panel session with all speakers plus
Richard Blackwell of the LTSN Generic Centre
12.45 Lunch
13.45 Onwards - After lunch we will split into discipline groups
to have further discussions.
Our hope is that this meeting will help improve the quality
of the bids to be submitted by discussion of different aspects
of the projects and of management issues.
18.30 Dinner for anyone who have reserved in advance
Re: Meeting 28-11-01 Booking Form
If you would like to attend the meeting please contact me
and I will email you the booking form.
Re: Previous successful FDTL bids
If you look at the TQEF NCT web site you will find information
about previous successful projects. Below are the details of
some projects that were successful under previous phases of
FDTL Bidding that maybe of particular interest to you.
IMPROVE: The Importance of Teaching and Learning in Chemistry
Web site: http://science.ntu.ac.uk/chph/improve/improve.html
Dr Tina Overton, University of Hull: [log in to unmask]
Project Squared: Best practice of project work in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Web site: http://www.eee.ntu.ac.uk/pp
Dr Olly Downing, University of Bradford: [log in to unmask]
Progress: Improving Student Progression and Achievement in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Web site: http://www.hull.ac.uk/engprogress/
Dr Sue Pulko, University of Hull: [log in to unmask]
PBLE: Project Based Learning in Engineering
Web site: http://www.pble.ac.uk
Dr Ban Seng Choo, University of Nottingham: [log in to unmask]
E3AN: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Assessment Network:
Integrating into the Engineering Curriculum
Web site: http://www.e3an.ac.uk/
Dr Su White, University of Southampton: [log in to unmask]
If you would like any more information please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Regards,
Simone.
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Development Officer Tel: (01483) 689329 (direct line)
LTSN Physical Sciences FAX: (01483) 686781
University of Surrey
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