Open to all staff and postgraduates who teach. All workshops take place in the Graduate School of Education. To book, please contact tl-prog@bris.ac.uk or register via the ‘Module Sign Up’ list on the TLHE Blackboard site.
The workshop will explore some of the themes and issues surrounding PhD supervision.
The University of Bristol prides itself on its international reputation for research and teaching. It is this reputation that attracts many students to study here, resulting in teaching environments that are culturally diverse. In this session, we shall explore some of the complexities of teaching in international higher education and identify some strategies that enable effective learning and intercultural communication.
The University has been selected as a HEA Green Academy. What does that mean? What is education for sustainability? What relevance does it have to your teaching? How can we support students in understanding the impacts and opportunities of their disciplines and conduct?
It's not just about green issues - it includes education for sustainability looks at health, social justice/inclusion, safety and security. It is not just about knowledge, it is about the type of learners we all are - partnership building, flexibility etc. We all have opportunities to use some of the techniques of E f S.
Chris Willmore Undergraduate Dean in Social Sciences and Law and Martin Wiles Head of Sustainability - both members of the University Green Academy group - will facilitate the session.