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News, Teaching Stories

The Office: Episode 4

October 18, 2019September 25, 2020 James Norman

‘Space… ‘

At some point in Spring 2018 I went for an interview to be a BILT Fellow in Assessment and Feedback. All went well and I was offered a two-year Fellowship. But on reflection, … Continue reading

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News, Teaching Stories

The Office: Episode 3

October 14, 2019September 25, 2020 James Norman

What the flip is flipped teaching?

I love lecturing. It’s awesome. I get that nervous excitement beforehand, like an actor or musician about to perform – it fires up my imagination – I think … Continue reading

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Student Voice, Teaching Stories

Bristol Wasn’t B(u)ilt in a Day: On Learning and Building

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 BILT

“I tell them about where I live and why I live there. I tell them why I teach.  And I explain to them that when we combine our values with what we do small beautiful … Continue reading

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Update on the ‘Rethinking Spaces’ theme

December 7, 2018December 6, 2018 BILT

Since the launch of the ‘Rethinking Spaces’ theme in June 2018, several things are going on.

The ‘Teaching Space Principles’ were formally signed off in October and are now available to be used as a … Continue reading

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More Good News For Education And Pedagogy Researchers In SSL!

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 BILT

BILT Fellow Jenny Lloyd updates us on the latest from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law. 

For those in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Law who have an interest in education and pedagogy, … Continue reading

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