Yes, I agree with Pat too, to a large extent. I work in a
large business school as an 'Effective Learning Officer'
and have adopted both approaches: of organising and
teaching a module on writing for business and academic
purposes, contributing to other modules at undergraduate &
postgraduate levels, but also offering a programme of
workshops and other non-accredited activity, including
one-to-one support.
The former accredited teaching activites complements the
other optional activity for students. Students (and staff)
see me as a part of the teaching programme, which raises
the level of attendance - and credibility of the workshops.
The workshops, however, are an important part of the whole,
as they offer opportunities for some experimentation in
teaching approach, and offer a relaxed space for students;
a space and time free of assessment pressure, and with the
freedom and opportunity to ask questions that they might
not raise in formal lectures.
Colin Neville
Bradford
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