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'Deep' and 'active' learning

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Abstract No. 196. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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'It's not what you study, it's how you benefit from your study that interests us'.

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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'Marking Your Tutor': an introduction to peer assessment.

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Abstract no. 181.This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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A 'career planning agreement' devised for Geography programmes

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1 (2001), 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)'. Available for download as a PDF file from the URL given.

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A maths toolkit for scientists.

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Primer 5 Version 3 Issued January 2005. The Physical Sciences Centre Primers are designed to provide practical advice and guidance on aspects of teaching and learning in the physical sciences.

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Access to courses and access to careers

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Edition 6 (2003). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given below.

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An examination of the effects of teaching/learning methods on student-understanding of value laden issues.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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An institution-wide approach to the skills curriculum

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Abstract no. 105. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Assessing and recording a skills-based curriculum

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This publication is one of a set of eight guides on'Key Skills in Geography in Higher Education', published by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN). Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Assessment of learning - HE Academy supporting learning theme

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These HE Academy ?supporting learning? web pages address the issues of effective practice and quality assurance with respect to assessment through the production of resources and the co-ordination of activities to share and embed good practice.

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BIOLOG-e: the undergraduate research journal

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Biolog-e is an undergraduate research eJournal, from the University of Leeds. This journal is published bi-annually on the internet.

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Bringing Research into Teaching via Project-based and Teamwork Approaches: how learners might approach research frontiers.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Collaborative learning using computer-mediated communications (GMC).

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Abstract No. 138. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Communication skills and criterion-referenced assessment

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Abstract No. 81. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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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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Constructing a deprivation index during a tutorial

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Abstract no. 56. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Continuous assessment of geography classes taught in computer laboratories

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Abstract No. 25. This abstract is one of a large number taken from 'Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education', an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Core and periphery: re-thinking a concept

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Abstract no. 59. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Creating a learning resource on the world wide web

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Abstract no. 86. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Critical use of the WWW and simple 'home page' construction

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Abstract no. 66. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Crofting: voices from the past

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Abstract no. 92. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Designing a course around a textbook

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Abstract no. 131. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Detailed underground mapping in a mine: learning to think in three dimensions

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Abstract no. 149. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Developing personal and professional skills in geology

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)', (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Developing skill-based curricula through the disciplines: case studies of good practice in geography

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An online collection of case studies from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) Publication, Paper 98. Available for free download (see link below).

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Developing undergraduate entrepreneurial abilities using problem based learning

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Discrete modules in transferable skills

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Abstract no. 108. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Earth sciences, environmental sciences and environmental studies benchmarking statements

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The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education's webpages holding benchmarking statements for all degree level subjects, including Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies.

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Effective teaching in the field: IMAGE, the future for geological fieldwork?

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Abstract no. 146.

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Employability

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A web-based toolkit published by the Physical Sciences Centre, providing background information and student resources on employability in the physical sciences.

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Employability : enhancing the development of student employability skills

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An online briefing paper commissioned by the Physical Sciences Subject Centre.

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Encouraging student responsibility for learning through developing skills, profiling and records of achievement

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available as a web document.

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Geographers and the workplace: an embedded module

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An article written for the LTSN GEES publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)'(2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Geography benchmarking statement

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The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education's benchmarking statement for Geography. Available for download as a pdf file or readable in html.

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Geography@University: making the most of your geography degree and courses

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Geography@University is part of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) series of guides in 'Key Skills in Geography in Higher Education'. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Global climate change modelling

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Abstract no. 32. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Helping earth sciences students to develop key skills: a portfolio of curriculum exercises

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The UK Earth Sciences Personal and Career Development (P&CD) Network comprises of Earth Sciences academics that have an interest in the development of teaching and learning within their subject area, specifically in the integration of P&CD into the HE curriculum. The portfolio concentrates on providing exercises and case studies that can be used, by teachers of Earth Sciences at degree level, to develop the skills that help students prepare for employment and control their own P&CD. If you are interested in this resource, please contact the GEES SC for further information or visit the associated web page.

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Key skills in geography in HE: a survey report.

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The survey was carried out as part of the FDTL National Geography Conference held in 1998. Available for free from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Key skills of students on entry to geography in HE.

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This publication is one outcome of a DfEE-funded project on key skills in Geography in Higher Education. The remit of the project covers the UK except Scotland. Available for free from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Key skills: teaching and learning for transfer.

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This publication is one of a set of eight guides on'Key Skills in Geography in Higher Education', published by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN). Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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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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Origin - an in-house undergraduate journal

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Origin is an in-house undergraduate journal developed with financial support from a Bioscience LTSN Teaching Development Grant. It was created to publish annually representative examples of the research undertaken by Biological Science students at the University of Chester.

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Perceptions of geography and environmental science fieldwork in the light of foot and mouth disease, UK, 2001: what do students really think?

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Personal development planning - progress files

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A briefing paper written by the Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre. Available online.

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Practical geography: a fieldwork and project-based course unit

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Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) paper 89. Available for free download.

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Professional Scholarship Programme.

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The Professional Scholarship Programme is a FDTL 3 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project, aimed at developing and delivering an integrated Professional Scholarship Programme for the land-based sector.

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Profiling and learning outcomes: the enhancement of a professional training programme in geography

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available for free download.

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Putting careers into a single honours geography programme

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education into the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available as a PDF download.

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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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Researching 'Intra' - preneurship: case study alternatives to work placements.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Skill-based profiling at Oxford Brookes University

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available for free download.

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Small-group teaching in geography

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This book is part of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) FDTL guides series ‘Good Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Geography'. Access to the abstract, table of contents, WWW links and links to the case studies used in the guide are available for a fee from the GDN website, under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Student Academic Writing: A Guide for Tutors. Miscellaneous Paper No. 5

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A publication resulting from the FDTL1 (Fund for Development of Teaching and Learning) project 'Integrating People and Technology: Support Systems for Student-Centered Learning'. Availability limited. If interested, contact the GEES Subject Centre. URL provides link to project information.

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Student participation in course design and content

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available for free download.

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Student skills portfolio project in geography and the social sciences at Flinders University, Adelaide.

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Abstract No. 203. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Study skills package for first-year tutorials

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89.

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Sustainable development and the professions.

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, issue 3 (2002). Available in hardcopy from the GEES Subject Centre or downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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The guide to good practice for learning and teaching in Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.

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A database developed and hosted by HE Academy Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies.

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The LTSN MathsTEAM Project.

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Established in 2000, the LTSN MathsTEAM Project is a collaboration between LTSN Engineering, LTSN Maths, Stats & OR Network , UK Centre for Materials Education and LTSN Physical Sciences, aimed at addressing the problem of declining basic mathematical skills.

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The personal development portfolio for geographers and earth scientists- a tool to raise employability awareness

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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The vertical project.

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This project, based at the University of Glasgow Caledonian to the University of Ulster, is from round two (2002) of the LTSN-GEES Learning and Teaching Development fund.

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Training programme for developing postgraduates' teaching skills in the sciences

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'Developing Postgraduates' Teaching Skills in the Sciences' is a training and development programme for postgraduate teaching assistants developed as a round one project as part of the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).

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Transferable skills and work-based learning in geography.

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This book is part of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) series 'Good Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Geography'. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website (see link below).

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University College London: a research-led department.

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Abstract No. 113. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Use of reflective diaries in assessment

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Abstract No. 195. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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What career skills do our graduates take to the marketplace?

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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What does the employer want? A British Geological Survey perspective on graduate employability.

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Why include careers? The data

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Child Subject: Attitudes and Values

parent: Outcomes of Education

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Fieldwork is good? The student experience of field courses

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A paper from the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 5, Part B, Pedagogic Research in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (2003). Available for download as a pdf.

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Developing undergraduate entrepreneurial abilities using problem based learning

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Developing personal and professional skills in geology

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)', (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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TALESSI: teaching and learning at the environment science society interface.

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TALESSI originated as a round one project of the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL).

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An examination of the effects of teaching/learning methods on student-understanding of value laden issues.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Perceptions of geography and environmental science fieldwork in the light of foot and mouth disease, UK, 2001: what do students really think?

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Student perceptions of geography and environmental science fieldwork in the light of restricted access to the field, caused by foot and mouth disease in the UK in 2001.

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An article from the Journal of Geography in Higher Education. Abstract available from link below. Access to JGHE, hardcopy or electronic, is via personal or institutional subscription.

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Peer writing groups in geographical education

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Abstract No. 84. This abstract is one of a large number taken from “Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education”, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Streetwork: An encounter with place.

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Abstract No. 123. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Images and story-telling: exploring representations of the third world

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Abstract no. 176. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Student skills portfolio project in geography and the social sciences at Flinders University, Adelaide.

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Abstract No. 203. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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'Marking Your Tutor': an introduction to peer assessment.

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Abstract no. 181.This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Child Subject: Creativity

parent: Outcomes of Education

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'Deep' and 'active' learning

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Abstract No. 196. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Developing undergraduate entrepreneurial abilities using problem based learning

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Stressful experiences are useful experiences: creating skill-based materials for GEES students.

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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The use of case studies: the teaching and the learning of economic theory.

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Abstract No. 120. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre

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Improving students' problem-solving and thinking skills

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This book is part of the GDN Guides Series 'Key Skills in Geography in Higher Education'. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Running a student conference

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available for free download.

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Child Subject: Employability

parent: Outcomes of Education

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The personal development portfolio for geographers and earth scientists- a tool to raise employability awareness

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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'Deep' and 'active' learning

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Abstract No. 196. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Fieldwork undertaken for community partners in undergraduate and honours geography curricula

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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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Developing skill-based curricula through the disciplines: case studies of good practice in geography

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An online collection of case studies from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) Publication, Paper 98. Available for free download (see link below).

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The full year placement

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Abstract No. 103. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Why include careers? The data

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Improving students' communication skills

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This book is part of the GDN Guides 'Key Skills in Geography in Higher Education and is concerned with the key skill of communication. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website under 'Publications' (see link below).

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Developing undergraduate entrepreneurial abilities using problem based learning

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Embedding and assessing career management skills in earth sciences degree courses: a subject-specific group and individual assignment

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Helping earth sciences students to develop key skills: a portfolio of curriculum exercises

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The UK Earth Sciences Personal and Career Development (P&CD) Network comprises of Earth Sciences academics that have an interest in the development of teaching and learning within their subject area, specifically in the integration of P&CD into the HE curriculum. The portfolio concentrates on providing exercises and case studies that can be used, by teachers of Earth Sciences at degree level, to develop the skills that help students prepare for employment and control their own P&CD. If you are interested in this resource, please contact the GEES SC for further information or visit the associated web page.

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Leadership in multi-cultural management: the geographic influence

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Abstract No. 73. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Access to courses and access to careers

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Edition 6 (2003). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given below.

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Developing personal and professional skills in geology

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)', (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Geographers and the workplace: an embedded module

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An article written for the LTSN GEES publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)'(2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL below.

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A 'career planning agreement' devised for Geography programmes

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1 (2001), 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)'. Available for download as a PDF file from the URL given.

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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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Placement opportunities in environmental science.

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Abstract No. 189. This abstract is one of a large number taken from “Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education”, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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The use of an employers forum for student career development

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Environmental science practice

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Abstract No. 217. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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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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Assessment of the 'virtual project': integrated peer assessment of a group project to provide an individual grade for students.

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Abstract no. 206. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Designing a course around a textbook

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Abstract no. 131. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Pollution prevention in business and industry: a context case study

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Abstract No. 103. This abstract is one of a large number taken from “Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education”, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Field buzz groups

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Abstract No. 221. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Case studies in waste management

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SEDA Paper 89. One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography'.

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Transferable skills and work-based learning in geography.

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This book is part of the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) series 'Good Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Geography'. Available as hardcopy for a fee from the GDN website (see link below).

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'Real World' experiences - an evaluation of practitioner/employer input from the 'region' to advanced environmental taught programmes

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This is a project that ran as part of the GEES Subject Centre Learning and Teaching Development fund (round two, 2002). The link provides further project information.

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Good practice in industrial work placement

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A publication from the Physical Sciences Subject Centre covering good practice in industrial work placements in the Physical Sciences subjects. Available as a web-based guide from the Subject Centre's website below.

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Practical geography: a fieldwork and project-based course unit

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Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) paper 89. Available for free download.

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Employability

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A web-based toolkit published by the Physical Sciences Centre, providing background information and student resources on employability in the physical sciences.

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Symbiotic benefits of BSc honours projects linked to research and to professional practice

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Abstract No. 212. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Researching 'Intra' - preneurship: case study alternatives to work placements.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Professional practice in geology: a teamwork course shadowing the minerals industry.

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Abstract No. 178. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Professional Scholarship Programme.

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The Professional Scholarship Programme is a FDTL 3 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project, aimed at developing and delivering an integrated Professional Scholarship Programme for the land-based sector.

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Putting careers into a single honours geography programme

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education into the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available as a PDF download.

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Mock career interviews.

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Abstract No. 180. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Assessing what employers want

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This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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A placement geography module

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Abstract No. 104. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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What career skills do our graduates take to the marketplace?

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Employability : enhancing the development of student employability skills

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An online briefing paper commissioned by the Physical Sciences Subject Centre.

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Work placements in environmental management

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Abstract No. 193. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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'Real World' Experiences? Reflections of different stakeholders on practitioner inputs to environmental taught Masters courses.

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A paper abstract from the GEES Subject Centre residential conference 2003.

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Group projects: an effective fieldwork teaching strategy

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Abstract no. 165.This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Student authoring of web pages and video production to support student learning

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Abstract No. 215. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Scholarship, applied industrial relevance and the historical geography of viticulture

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available free for download.

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'It's not what you study, it's how you benefit from your study that interests us'.

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Developing and embedding reflective portfolios in the faculty of earth and environmental sciences

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)'(2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Liverpool Hope University College: a value-added curriculum

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Abstract No. 112. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Linking teaching and research within the Bourne Stream Partnership: a community based project.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Web assessment

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Abstract No. 183. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Student skills portfolio project in geography and the social sciences at Flinders University, Adelaide.

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Abstract No. 203. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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A careers module for final year Geographers

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education into the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available as a PDF download.

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Developing external links through teaching and learning in geography and environmental science: the use of the mini-conference

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An article from the Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 27 (1) 2003. Abstract available from link below.

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The one minute lecture (revisited)

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Abstract No. 216. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Geography for the new undergraduate

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This is the website for the Geography for the New Undergraduate (GNU)project from round one of the Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning (FDTL), funded by HEFCE. The project ran from 1996 to 1999. The GNU website currently holds the seminar programme material, accompanying student and tutor notes, and skills and careers guidance, all available for free download.

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A pilot study using the mini-conference to externalise geo-assessment

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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A skill-based curriculum

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available as a web document.

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'Marking Your Tutor': an introduction to peer assessment.

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Abstract no. 181.This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Child Subject: Knowledge

parent: Outcomes of Education

Number of Records: 15.

'Deep' and 'active' learning

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Abstract No. 196. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Teaching introductory geological mapwork using workpacks.

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Abstract No. 144. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Reflection, alignment and mineralogy.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Student-authored fieldtrails.

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Abstract No. 124. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Developing multimedia courseware to reflect a philosophy of learning

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Abstract no. 136. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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A citizen's jury

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Abstract no. 182. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Professional Scholarship Programme.

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The Professional Scholarship Programme is a FDTL 3 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project, aimed at developing and delivering an integrated Professional Scholarship Programme for the land-based sector.

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Interactive feedback quiz

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Abstract No. 222. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Active learning techniques for economics.

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A U.S. website providing a succession of summaries from the economics education literature, describing simple class games on such economics topics as: basic economics graphs; production, opportunity cost and comparative advantage; free riders and public goods; economic expectations and information; supply and demand; common property; and the labour market.


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Lecturing: case study from University of Plymouth, UK

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Abstract No. 121. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Understanding the electromagnetic spectrum

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Abstract No. 100. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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World wide web-based formative assessment in psychology.

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Abstract no. 179. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Images and story-telling: exploring representations of the third world

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Abstract no. 176. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Use of the internet to engage with ongoing negotiations in international environmental affairs.

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Abstract No. 177. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Polar meteorology

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A polar meteorology web module from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.

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Child Subject: Professional Development Portfolio

parent: Outcomes of Education

Number of Records: 10.

The personal development portfolio for geographers and earth scientists- a tool to raise employability awareness

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Helping earth sciences students to develop key skills: a portfolio of curriculum exercises

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The UK Earth Sciences Personal and Career Development (P&CD) Network comprises of Earth Sciences academics that have an interest in the development of teaching and learning within their subject area, specifically in the integration of P&CD into the HE curriculum. The portfolio concentrates on providing exercises and case studies that can be used, by teachers of Earth Sciences at degree level, to develop the skills that help students prepare for employment and control their own P&CD. If you are interested in this resource, please contact the GEES SC for further information or visit the associated web page.

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Developing personal and professional skills in geology

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)', (2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Assessment of learning - HE Academy supporting learning theme

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These HE Academy ?supporting learning? web pages address the issues of effective practice and quality assurance with respect to assessment through the production of resources and the co-ordination of activities to share and embed good practice.

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Professional Scholarship Programme.

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The Professional Scholarship Programme is a FDTL 3 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project, aimed at developing and delivering an integrated Professional Scholarship Programme for the land-based sector.

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Encouraging student responsibility for learning through developing skills, profiling and records of achievement

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One of a group of case studies collected under the title 'Developing Skill-based Curricula through the Disciplines: Case Studies of Good Practice in Geography', SEDA Paper 89. Available as a web document.

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Developing and embedding reflective portfolios in the faculty of earth and environmental sciences

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication PLANET, Special Edition 1 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)'(2001). Downloadable as a pdf file from the URL below.

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Student skills portfolio project in geography and the social sciences at Flinders University, Adelaide.

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Abstract No. 203. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Use of reflective diaries in assessment

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Abstract No. 195. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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'It's not what you study, it's how you benefit from your study that interests us'.

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An article written for the GEES Subject Centre publication Planet, Special Edition 1, 'Embedding Careers Education in the Curricula of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES)' (2001). Available for download as a pdf file from the URL given.

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Child Subject: Research

parent: Outcomes of Education

Number of Records: 38.

University College London: a research-led department.

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Abstract No. 113. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Santa Cruz Field Course: developing team research expertise.

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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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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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Experiments in soil erosion

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Abstract no. 96. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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'Deep' and 'active' learning

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Abstract No. 196. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Fieldwork undertaken for community partners in undergraduate and honours geography curricula

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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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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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Group work skills and environmental case studies

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Abstract no. 76. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Appreciating the value of background research: pre-fieldwork literature reviews

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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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Qualitative research methods: a team designed and implemented project.

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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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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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The digital 'vignette' - bringing research to the classroom from Niah Cave, Sarawak.

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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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Origin - an in-house undergraduate journal

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Origin is an in-house undergraduate journal developed with financial support from a Bioscience LTSN Teaching Development Grant. It was created to publish annually representative examples of the research undertaken by Biological Science students at the University of Chester.

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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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Environmental science practice

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Abstract No. 217. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Redesigning a module using a resource-based learning package focused around a set of assignments.

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Abstract No. 130. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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

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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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Practical geography: a fieldwork and project-based course unit

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Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) paper 89. Available for free download.

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Symbiotic benefits of BSc honours projects linked to research and to professional practice

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Abstract No. 212. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Water quality problems in Leeds

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Abstract No. 90. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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BIOLOG-e: the undergraduate research journal

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Biolog-e is an undergraduate research eJournal, from the University of Leeds. This journal is published bi-annually on the internet.

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Using independent, investigative learning in environmental geology.

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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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Experiments in geomorphology

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Abstract no. 93. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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The vertical project.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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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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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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A research-led curriculum

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Abstract No. 74. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Introducing undergraduate students to scientific reports.

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The paper was written for the Centre for Bioscience, Bioscience Education e-journal (BEE-j), a freely available on-line, fully archived and peer- reviewed journal covering learning and teaching in the Biosciences.

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Geological field teaching using discovery techniques

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This publication is one of the outputs of the programme for Science Education Enhancement and Development (SEED), an FDTL1 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project funded by HEFCE. SEED?s overall aim was to develop, document and disseminate good practice in Science teaching and learning. This resource is available for download as a pdf.

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Streetwork: An encounter with place.

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Abstract No. 123. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Guide to data sources for applied earth science research projects

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This web-based guide to data sources is aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students who are about to undertake applied earth science research projects. The guide also includes information on reference databases and a list of journal sites.

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Web assessment

Description:
Abstract No. 183. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Crofting: voices from the past

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Abstract no. 92. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Student research projects with community environment groups

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Abstract No. 80. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Use of the internet to engage with ongoing negotiations in international environmental affairs.

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Abstract No. 177. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Bringing Research into Teaching via Project-based and Teamwork Approaches: how learners might approach research frontiers.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Use of reflective diaries in assessment

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Abstract No. 195. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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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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Child Subject: Understanding

parent: Outcomes of Education

Number of Records: 20.

'Deep' and 'active' learning

Description:
Abstract No. 196. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Reflection, alignment and mineralogy.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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An examination of the effects of teaching/learning methods on student-understanding of value laden issues.

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A paper abstract from the LTSN GEES Residential Conference 2003.

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Student-authored fieldtrails.

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Abstract No. 124. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Developing multimedia courseware to reflect a philosophy of learning

Description:
Abstract no. 136. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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A citizen's jury

Description:
Abstract no. 182. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Professional Scholarship Programme.

Description:
The Professional Scholarship Programme is a FDTL 3 (Fund for the Development of Teaching and Learning) project, aimed at developing and delivering an integrated Professional Scholarship Programme for the land-based sector.

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Assessing what employers want

Description:
This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Active learning techniques for economics.

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A U.S. website providing a succession of summaries from the economics education literature, describing simple class games on such economics topics as: basic economics graphs; production, opportunity cost and comparative advantage; free riders and public goods; economic expectations and information; supply and demand; common property; and the labour market.


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Understanding statistics

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Abstract No. 53. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Evaluting mapping

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Abstract no. 57. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Lecturing: case study from University of Plymouth, UK

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Abstract No. 121. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Role-play assessment of field study

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Abstract No. 204. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Understanding the electromagnetic spectrum

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Abstract No. 100. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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A local field trail

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Abstract no. 51. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ?Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education?, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Core and periphery: re-thinking a concept

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Abstract no. 59. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Constructing a deprivation index during a tutorial

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Abstract no. 56. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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World wide web-based formative assessment in psychology.

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Abstract no. 179. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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Images and story-telling: exploring representations of the third world

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Abstract no. 176. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education.’ This resource was originally set up by the Geography Discipline Network (GDN) in 1997 to host case studies of interesting and effective practices in the teaching, learning and assessment of geography from international higher education departments.

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Use of the internet to engage with ongoing negotiations in international environmental affairs.

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Abstract No. 177. This abstract is one of a large number taken from ‘Case Studies of Interesting Learning, Teaching and Assessment Practices in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences in Higher Education’, an online resource of GEES case studies collected by the Geography Discipline Network and the GEES Subject Centre.

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