Induction Course for Lecturers new to teaching mathematics in UK Departments
Thursday and Friday 5/6 September 2002 The University of Birmingham
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This induction course is aimed at people who have started teaching mathematics
in UK higher education institutions within the last three years, whether they
are new graduates or coming from industry or from outside the UK. In the past,
attendance has been recognised as contributing towards introductory
institutional programme in learning and teaching for new staff (certificated or
otherwise).

The course will take place in the School of Mathematics and Statistics in the
University of Birmingham, with accommodation within easy walking distance at
Mason Hall, and follows the Undergraduate Mathematics Teaching Conference held
there from 2-5 September. It will start with an afternoon session on the
Thursday and finish at lunchtime on the Friday.

Lunch will not be provided, but there are various restaurants and snack bars on
campus. With a subsidy from the LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network we are thus able
to offer the course for £70 including an evening meal and overnight
accommodation.

The following programme lists the main sessions (with an indication in brackets
of the learning and teaching areas being addressed)

Thursday
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What makes a good mathematics lecture? (design and planning of learning
activities)
Higher skills and the web (assessment and feedback)
One year on (reflective practice)
"The best of times, the worst of times" (having fun!)

Friday
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The computer environment - recent developments (systems to support learning)
Pros and Cons of alternative approaches (reflective practice; and design and
planning of learning activities)


How to Register
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Contact Jenny Nolan, LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network, The University of
Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, phone 0121 414 7095, email
[log in to unmask], or use the online form at
http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk/workshops/induction2002

Bookings should be confirmed by post with payment in advance. Cheques for £70
per delegate should be made out to the University of Birmingham.

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Pam Bishop, Assistant Director
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
School of Mathematics and Statistics [log in to unmask]
The University of Birmingham tel 0121-414 4800
Birmingham B15 2TT fax 0121-414 3389

The Maths, Stats & OR Network is part of the Learning and Teaching
Support Network, which provides discipline-based support for
learning and teaching in UK universities.

More information can be found at http://ltsn.mathstore.ac.uk
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