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-----Original Message----- From: Steve Gaskin [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 12 March 2003 11:11 To: Shimara Subject: Residential Workshop for Recently Appointed Lecturers - now including GTAs Please distribute this message to your members ***A Residential Workshop for Recently Appointed Lecturers in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences*** The range of delegates has now been extended to enable aspiring lecturers to attend (e.g. postgraduates and graduate teaching assistants). Monday 19th May - Tuesday 20th May, 2003 Hornton Grange, University of Birmingham "Well worthwhile. Lots of practical tips and ideas for implementation" "The sessions had clear objectives, concise content and (the delegates) had time to reflect more deeply on the issues" "The huge diversity of teaching methods covered....and dividing into small groups in each session" "Top notch!" REGISTER NOW - SUBSIDISED PLACES AVAILABLE! DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS IS FRIDAY APRIL 4th 2003 Workshop Description The quotes above are typical of those received from delegates at this residential event last year. Its aims are to help newly appointed (or soon to be appointed) teaching staff in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) learn about and evaluate a range of approaches, methods and resources for learning, teaching and assessment in these disciplines. By being discipline-specific the event will complement any generic-based institutional courses that delegates are attending or have taken. It will also provide an informal opportunity for delegates to meet and share experiences with other new GEES staff from other institutions. Workshop sessions at the event will include (subject to demand): * Fieldwork * Learning outcomes and assessment * E-learning * Supervising research students * Lecturing * Resource-based learning * Laboratory classes * Small-group teaching * Integrating skills development * Linking teaching & research * Work-based Learning Who Should Attend? Anyone in Geography, Earth or Environmental Sciences who has started teaching in HE in the last three years who would like to develop and improve their teaching whilst extending their continuing professional development. In addition, we are also allowing GTAs and postgraduates who are aspiring to become new lectueres to register for this event. What is the Cost? As this event is being heavily subsidised by the LTSN Subject Centre for Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (LTSN-GEES), delegates will only be asked to pay £50, which will include one nights B&B, a conference evening meal, lunch on both days and teas and coffees. Delegates are however expected to meet their own travel costs. How Do I Register? For more details and to register please visit: www.gees.ac.uk/newlect.htm DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS IS FRIDAY APRIL 4th 2003 Dr Steve Gaskin (ILTM) LTSN-GEES Rm 509. The Moneycentre University of Plymouth PL4 8AA Tel: + 00 44 (0)1752 233535 Fax: + 00 44 (0)1752 233534 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: www.gees.ac.uk