At least some students resent paying for a book, given that they seem to
think their top-up fees entitle them to receive everything they need
from us. However, American students I have taught in the past (at an
American uni) also had to pay towards their education, yet they were
expected to purchase a set textbook for every module they took (at least
for the second year level they were at) and they just seemed to accept
that that was part of getting an education.
I don't have time to answer your main question, as I'm about to leave
the office, but it's an interesting one.
David
Phelps, Angela wrote:
> Hi
> As a new subscriber to this list I'd be interested in any comments on
> text book design for first year undergraduate students. The students I
> work with are reluctant to buy a text book, or even take one out of the
> library. They read slowly and prefer short articles, especially if
> delivered to them on-line. I'd be interested in any research into text
> book use, or examples of good practice in text book design and style.
>
> Angela Phelps
> School of Arts & Humanities
> NTU
>
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