Please bring the following announcement to the attention of any staff who are
starting this year or who would appreciate support in teaching mathematics
whatever department they are in.
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Induction Course for new lecturers in Mathematics, Statistics and OR
Thursday and Friday 18/19 September 2003
The University of Birmingham
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This induction course is aimed at academic staff who have started teaching
mathematics, statistics or operational research 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. 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 £75 including an evening meal and overnight
accommodation.
A couple of quotes from last year's delegates:
* Excellent 2 half-day format. Lots of good discussion time with colleagues
(eg in bar)
* I came to fulfil University red tape but enjoyed it to such an extent that I
would certainly recommend it
Programme
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What makes a good mathematics lecture?
Alan Slomson, University of Leeds
(design and planning of learning activities)
What makes an example exemplary?
John Mason, The Open University
(design and planning of learning activities)
One year on, led by someone who attended last year's course
(reflective practice)
Being interactive
Joe Kyle, University of Birmingham
(design and planning of learning activities)
The computer environment: recent developments
Pam Bishop, LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
(systems to support learning)
Higher skills and the web
Chris Sangwin, LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
(assessment and feedback)
Pros and Cons of alternative approaches: small group working
Joe Kyle
(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/induction2003
Bookings should be confirmed by post with payment in advance. Cheques for £75
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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