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Economics UPDATE: Learning and Teaching Awards 2010

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Bhagesh Sachania <[log in to unmask]>

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Economics UPDATE: Learning and Teaching Awards 2010
The monthly Economics Network Email Newsletter
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11th February 2010

Welcome to UPDATE the Economics Network Email Newsletter.  This newsletter
is intended to inform Economics Network subscribers about our activities and
to provide other information that may be of interest.


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1. WHAT'S NEW
===============

LEARNING AND TEACHING AWARDS
We are pleased to invite nominations from the economics community for our
annual Learning and Teaching Awards Scheme.  The Awards are open to UK-based
academics who have demonstrated excellent commitment, enthusiasm and
effectiveness in their teaching practices.

There are three main categories: Outstanding Teaching, eLearning and Student
Nominated. Every year the awards attract a wide range of entries and we are
looking forward to another successful year. Each of the categories
highlights a key area in the teaching of Economics.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday 30th June 2010 and the winner of
each category will receive £250.

Additional information, including submission guidelines and online
nomination forms are available at:
www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/awards/

Please direct all enquiries about the awards to the Awards Co-ordinator
Bhagesh Sachania ([log in to unmask])


STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION
The Economics Network's annual Student Essay Competition is now open. Anyone
studying for an Economics degree in the UK is invited to submit a 1000 word
essay, or a short video, to answer the question "How is your economics
degree preparing you for life?" The deadline is 21 April 2010 and prizes of
up to one thousand pounds are available. Further details are available on
our student-focused web site StudyingEconomics.ac.uk:
http://studyingeconomics.ac.uk/student-essay-competition/


ACADEMY SCOTLAND TRAVEL FUND
This continuing initiative, launched by Academy Scotland last academic year,
is aimed at encouraging the exchange and dissemination of good practices, at
the discipline level, throughout the UK.  It is specifically aimed at
enabling staff and students in Scottish HEIs to engage with colleagues from
other parts of the UK and to support their institution’s priorities and
developments in learning and teaching.

There are no set closing dates for applications. Instead, applications from
staff and students in Scotland’s 20  HEIs are invited throughout the
academic year 2009-10.  Up to 30 bursaries will be funded to a maximum value
of £300 each. Further details and an application form are available from:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/scotland/events/travelfund


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2.  NOTICEBOARD
================

DOES YOUR DEPARTMENT NEED SUPPORT IN TACKLING STUDENT SURVEY RESULTS?
The Economics Network is pleased to announce two initiatives designed to
support departments in strategic change, for example tackling National
Student Survey or Economics Network Survey results:

Departmental Workshop programme (February to July 2010). Workshops can be
focused on any teaching and assessment aspect appropriate to your
department. The Economics Network is also happy to facilitate awaydays. The
deadline for requests has been extended to Friday 12th February.  For more
details including an online request form please go to:
http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/events/workshops.htm

Student Focus Group Scheme (March to July 2010). Designed to explore and
tackle student issues, focus groups will be run by an independent evaluator
who will return a confidential report to your department for your use in
planning. Deadline for requests: 26 February 2010. For more information
including an online request form please go to:
http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/projects/surveys/focus_group

The Economics Network is able in total to run up to 10 workshops and 10
student focus groups free of charge. These will be allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis. 


FORTHCOMING NATIONAL WORKSHOP
"No, please. Yes, thank you." Practical approaches to motivating
international students, London, Friday 30 April 2010
http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/events/international0410

ECONOMICS EXTERNAL EXAMINERS
The Economics Network provides a database of current and potential external
examiners for Economics in the UK. It can be browsed alphabetically, by new
addition or by institution. You can register your details at this web address:
http://www.economicsnetwork.ac.uk/contact/externals.htm

The password to browse the list has been sent to all Heads of Department and
is available on request from [log in to unmask] .


CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education invites
proposals for short papers that explore the complex chemistry of using a
"contending perspectives" (Barone, Journal of Economic Education, 1991)
approach in economics education.

This symposium builds on Barone's influential work and to reflect anew on
the educational goals of pluralist economics education (What are they?
How do we know when students have achieved them?) and the role of
"contending perspectives" in achieving these goals.

Proposals must be received by March 15 in order to be considered for this
symposium. Further details are available at:
http://www.econ.tcu.edu/Garnett/IJPEE.pdf

Alternatively, you can contact the symposium organisers: Rob Garnett
([log in to unmask]) or Andrew Mearman ([log in to unmask]) for further
details.


EU ECONOMIC DATA REQUEST
One of the Network’s contacts would like to use EU economic data for a first
year course. Are any lecturers using similar databases/datasets that they
could recommend or be willing to share? If you think you might be able to
help please get in touch with the Economics Network.

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3.  AND FINALLY..........
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FEAR THE BOOM AND BUST: HAYEK VS. KEYNES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0nERTFo-Sk&feature=player_embedded

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CONTACT US
============
If you have any suggestions, feedback or comments please contact:
Bhagesh Sachania, Information Manager, Economics Network
Email: [log in to unmask]

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