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Working with alumnae teachers to prepare student teachers for professional practice

Teaching Matters Student Employment

One of the most memorable and successful was a group of three former students who returned at the end of their probationary year to give a session entitled, The things they don’t tell you: Anti bac, wet wipes, snot and blu tac , in which they took turns to talk about the highs and lows, challenges and joys of their first year in school.

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CoDI Show: Is astronaut food the future?

Teaching Matters Student Employment

This Edinburgh Fringe event is as an equal measure of light entertainment, knowledge dissemination and public discussion. These dynamic and engaging questions are being posed as part of “Is Astronaut Food the Future?”, ”, my Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas show on 20th August.

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Why supply chain insights are key for liberal arts programs

University Business

The majority will, rather, end up in familiar career paths in corporations, small businesses, and the public sector where they directly or indirectly make or sell goods and provide services that keep us all housed, fed, clothed, entertained, and so on.

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Why does teaching matter? Perspective from teaching in Earth Sciences and Physical Geography

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Students are more likely to engage if they are excited about what they are taught. I always highlight the relevance of the material or techniques they are exposed to, while also trying to stimulate their imagination and encourage them to follow their dreams.

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