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Talk: The Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme
Venue: Mathematics Building, 15 University Gardens, University of Glasgow
Date: 12/05/2004 at 14:30
Speaker: Sharon Herkes
Duration: 2 hours (Talk followed by discussion and tea)
Meet at: Room 203, Mathematics Building
A number of universities have been participating in the Undergraduate
Ambassadors Scheme, which allows undergraduates to integrate contact with
schools as part of their degree curriculum. Participating universities
credit students for taking part (UAS is aimed at final year students) –
giving the equivalent of approximately 1/8 years coursework (~ 20 credits).
This meeting will report on the success of the scheme so far and give
participants a chance to discuss the issues involved.
UAS helps to develop a range of key transferable skills in the
undergraduate, including gaining confidence in communicating their subject,
developing strong organisational and interpersonal skill, and understanding
how to address the needs of individuals, all of which will be of benefit to
them in employment and in life. In addition, the undergraduate will have
learned to devise and develop science projects and teaching methods
appropriate to engage the relevant age group they are working with. The
value of these skills has been recognised by a growing list of
professional institutions that endorse UAS. The scheme will also offer an
early taste of teaching for those undergraduates who are interested in
pursuing teaching as a career.
Organised by the LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network part of the Higher Education
Academy.
Ewan Crawford
LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network
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