Some students taking infant development classes have limited, direct experience of interacting with infants. This paper reports on a pilot of an innovative, research-informed workshop that provides hands-on experience through the use of infant simulators. The workshop adapted the Leiden Infant Sensitivity Simulator Assessment, which uses the…

Team teaching--two or more teachers sharing the training of a group of students--has only recently been implemented in the curricula of many higher music education institutions. This article reports on a survey of 142 music students and their tutors from three departments (the Schools of Strings, Vocal and Opera Studies, and Wind, Brass and…

This paper considers how a university teacher uses reflexive writings to explore what might constitute becoming a 'better' teacher within her classroom practices. The writings derive from an encounter with students where they had opportunity to reflect upon notions of childhood as portrayed within the film "East is East". Specifically,…

Maintains that teaching methods of statistical calculation in geography may be enhanced by using a computer spreadsheet. The spreadsheet format of rows and columns allows the data to be inspected and altered to demonstrate various statistical properties. The inclusion of graphics and database facilities further adds to the value of a spreadsheet.…

The design and construction of models forms the foundation of first-year design teaching (totaling 18 class hours) in the three-year mechanical engineering program at the Royal Military College of Science. Lists the aims of this approach, providing examples of the types of models produced by students while solving engineering problems. (JN)

Examined how British, South African, and Russian faculty view the relationships between their teaching and their understandings of its democratic purposes. Found a concern for greater equality between teachers and learners, and a widely held view that globalization may negatively impact lecturers' educational and democratic purposes. However, the…

A brief outline of some of the uses made of television in the University of Bath and a discussion of its use in the analysis and design stage of course planning, rather than detailing direct teaching application. (Author)

Examined the use of metaphors in lectures at a British university, and overseas students' interpretations of them. Found that metaphors were very prevalent and overseas students' interpretations differed significantly from lecturers'. The students often misunderstood the main points of the lecture and misinterpreted the lecturer's stance toward…

This paper discusses the inclusion of sociology in the British teacher education curricula as a challenge to the discipline itself and to major proposed changes in higher education. (Author/JR)

The goal of Ralf Dahrendorf, new director of the London School of Economics (LSE) is to restore the school's international reputation for the study of modern social science at both undergraduate and graduate levels with emphasis on the political role of social science knowledge. (JT)

Reports results of interviews of five first-year faculty members to explore their experiences in making transition to their new jobs and the wide variety of problems they encountered in coming to terms with teaching, research, and administration. Conclusions are drawn concerning the development of effective teaching, integration of new members of…

An analysis of the instructional systems approach used at nonresidential colleges in the United States and Great Britain. (HB)

Presents a senior British academic's perspectives on geography's major concerns, priorities, and objectives. Topics include: geography as a discipline; structure and divisions of academic labor; teaching versus research; and future transformations. (TRS)