Most recent resources about Natural and Physical Science
A new enabling technology for learning and teaching quantitative and mathematics skills
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 24 April 2009 - 1:52pm
This project developed tools and approaches to enhance the quantitative and mathematical skills of students. A flexible electronic framework was created, through which students and educators can interactively generate a very large number of illustrative examples, problems and questions that cover a wide range of fundamental mathematical, statistical & quantitative skills.
National Centre for Excellence in Teaching of Mathematics (England)
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 22 April 2009 - 1:26pm
The English National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics provides resources, articles and research on the teaching of numeracy and mathematics.
Materials Education Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 10 December 2008 - 2:04pm
The Centre supports and promotes high quality education in Materials and related disciplines, by encouraging and coordinating the development and adoption of effective practices in learning, teaching and assessment. It is a key dissemination channel for the work of the Centre and a valuable resource for members of the Materials community and other interested parties.
Making a difference: Helping save the world's rarest parrot
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 3 December 2008 - 2:05pm
A case study about the benefits of cooperative education from a student's perspective.
Bioassess: Enhancing Assessment in the Biological Sciences: ideas and resources for university educators
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 2 December 2008 - 10:56am
This Australian website presents a comprehensive picture of assessment practice and learning priorities in the biological sciences; incorporates specific examples drawn from undergraduate courses in a diverse array of life science disciplines; provides strategies and tips to guide good practice in assessment.
Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Development in Physics
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 2 December 2008 - 10:13am
An Australian project commissioned by the Australian Universities Teaching Committee (AUTC) and the Carrick Institute. Its aims were to evaluate a wide range of teaching practice and innovation in tertiary physics nationwide, and to ascertain graduate and employer satisfaction..
mathcentre
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 2 December 2008 - 9:38am
mathcentre is a UK on-line mathematics support centre which provides resources to help students make the transition from school-level to university-level mathematics. There are also resources and useful links for those who teach or support students.
Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research Network Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 31 October 2008 - 4:43pm
The Network supports teaching and learning within Mathematics, Statistics & Operational Research, and other disciplines where components of these subjects are taught. It works with individual academics, departments, professional bodies, employers and students to develop and share excellent practice that will enhance the learning experience.
Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 31 October 2008 - 1:44pm
The Centre promotes and supports high quality learning and teaching across the disciplines of geography, earth and environmental sciences in UK higher education. Based at the University of Plymouth, it provides a voice for the discipline communities, contributing to government consultations and policy developments.
Centre for Bioscience Higher Education Subject Centre of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
Last updated by: ako_admin (Ako Administrator) on 31 October 2008 - 11:49am
The Centre supports a large network of learning and teaching practitioners involved in HE bioscience throughout the UK. It provides funding, events, resources and a large number of opportunities to network with bioscience learning and teaching practitioners from a variety of institutions and roles.