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Download full textDixon, John; Gordon, Neil – New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 2022
The financial cost to individuals of higher education is now regularly exceeding £50k before maintenance in the UK; consequently, students are more concerned than ever that their degree should offer value for money when they enter the jobs marketplace. Overshadowed by long-term debt, lack of career options and job offerings with low salary,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graduate Students, Masters Programs, Employment Potential
Barnes, Stephen M.; Harrison, Charles K.; Koramoah, Rachel; Ivanova, Iveta T.; Read, David – New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 2017
Active learning is recognised as a crucial component of university courses in enhancing performance and retention. However, universities face numerous challenges in broadening the provision of active learning, including time constraints, and a lack of staff training and confidence to develop appropriate activities. This article outlines an…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants, Active Learning, Barriers
