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Number of Records: 26.

A problem-based learning (PBL) approach to teaching research methods in geography.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Abstracting research papers

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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES Subject Centre as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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British ecological society: ecological project compendium

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The ?Ecological Project Compendium? (EPC) is a collection of successful ecological practical exercises taught to undergraduate students. The philosophy of the Compendium is to share good practice that will stimulate further innovation and debate in the teaching of ecology. The collection is hosted and maintained by the British Ecological Society (BES). The projects are presented as brief, peer-reviewed articles which can be browsed on the website or printed out.

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Conducting research in fluvial geomorphology.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES SC as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Conservation in Africa: challenging student preconceptions by drawing on the teacher's research.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Desk study of a brownfield site.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES Subject Centre as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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e-MapScholar

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e-MapScholar is a Joint Information Systems Committe (JISC) funded project aimed at developing tools and learning and teaching materials to enhance and support the use of geo-spatial data within HE.

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Earth science sedimentology: a series of FILTER case studies

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A series of case studies into the development of an image-rich web-based resource for level 2 undergraduate students in sedimentology. One of the Focussing Images for Learning and Teaching, and Enriched Resource (FILTER) project case studies.

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Engaging students in active learning: case studies in geography, environment and related disciplines

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This book brings together 27 examples of active learning derived from a 'swapshop' workshop held in the School of Environment (SoE), University of Gloucestershire in 2004, with the help of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN). This publication is available either as free download in either pdf or rtf format from the GDN website or can be bought as hard copy. Further details on the GDN website under 'Publications'(see link below).

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Enhancing employability and educational experience: a manual on teaching communication and groupwork skills in higher education

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A series of case studies covering key skills and employability in geography HE courses. Developed on behalf of the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), Occasional Paper no. 27. Available for free download from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below). Links to individual case studies can also be found in the GEES Subject Centre Resource Database.

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Facilitating independent research at Level 1/2: a research based module.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES SC as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Fieldwork undertaken for community partners in undergraduate and honours geography curricula

Description:
This online case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES SC as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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FILTER: focussed images for learning and teaching- an enriched resource

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The Focussing Images for Learning and Teaching- an Enriched Resource (FILTER)project was a Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) funded project that aimed to encourage and enable the use of digital images in learning and teaching in UK Further and Higher education.

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Fluvial geomorphology, a FILTER case study

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One of the Focussing Images for Learning and Teaching, and Enriched Resource (FILTER) project case studies.

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Learning Environments and Pedagogy (LEAP)

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The Learning Environments and Pedagogy (LEAP) group commissioned 14 case studies from 7 different institutions which look at how different pedagogies are being employed across different virtual learning environments (VLEs)- namely BlackBoard, WebCT and Lotus Notes. All case studies were produced using a set template. This template is available from the LEAP website, and further contributions are welcomed.

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Learning through the class survey: pre-fieldwork locale familiarisation exercises.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Migration in Mexico: A problem-based (PBL) module.

Description:
This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN-GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Mutant algal blooms wreak havoc on the south coast - a PBL exercise for marine pollution students.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to LTSN GEES as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL)

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Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) is a leading advocate in the United States for building and sustaining strong undergraduate programs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Qualitative research methods: a team designed and implemented project.

Description:
This case study is one of a number submitted to GEES Subject Centre as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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Real World - integrating work-related learning into the curriculum. Conceptual framework and good practice guide.

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Real World was a project with a national focus supported by the HEFCE Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).

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Staff development in the earth sciences.

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This three year staff development project was set up in October 1996. It was based at the School of Ocean & Earth Science at the University of Southampton and was funded by the HEFCE Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).

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The SEED programme: science education enhancement and development

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SEED was a two year project based at the University of Plymouth as part of round one of the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).

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The use of Pymmes Brook, North London, as a resource and tool in pollution and monitoring Modules.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES Subject Centre as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' Project.

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Web resources for problem based learning.

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A Primer from the Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre. Available online.

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Writing for research users- briefing papers as coursework.

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This case study is one of a number submitted to the GEES Subject Centre as part of the 'Linking Teaching and Research in the Disciplines' project.

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