September 4, 2017
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When you begin to take part in discussion about your setting and when you begin to write assignments you will need some basic information about your school to provide contextual background. It would be useful if you could collect this … Continue reading
August 30, 2017
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By now you will have received an email from Abbie Deeming, the course leader. You will probably be thinking about the first day and what to bring. Here is a reminder: You must bring: 2 forms of ID for enrolment … Continue reading
August 7, 2017
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If you are starting a degree course it is worthwhile investing in a study skills book to support you as you develop approaches to academic learning. The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell is a good choice as it can … Continue reading
August 3, 2017
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Using your computer, laptop or tablet will be essential to your success and efficiency as a student. Managing resources: Whilst you may receive paper copies of some materials, most will be in digital form for you to open as links … Continue reading
July 31, 2017
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As you begin university you will need to consider where you are going to study at home and begin to prepare this space so that you are ready to use it from the beginning of September. There are some hints … Continue reading
July 27, 2017
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If you have a place on the FDLT / BALT course starting in September 2017 you should browse the university website ‘new students’ area. You can find this here. The ‘Before you Arrive’ section is good place to start. You … Continue reading
July 24, 2017
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As a student of education there are many sources that you use to gather information to support your studies. As you begin your course you will be introduced to university resources to help you access academic books and journal articles … Continue reading
March 23, 2017
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As part of their PDT 2016 module focused on enriching learning beyond the classroom and school site the FDLT Y2 (UN) group investigated using ipads and apps to create the experience of visiting other times and places. The students worked … Continue reading
February 3, 2017
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You might be interested to here this short radio piece broadcast as part of ‘A Point of View’ on BBC Radio 4. Teaching to the test It asks you to consider some important larger issues that come from the current … Continue reading
September 21, 2016
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You might remember Teachers TV – many of the videos and resources and more are now available through the website teachers’ Media. You can access it here: Teachers’ Media You will need to create a username and password to access … Continue reading