PRS-LTSN Journal: Volume 1:2 - Index
External Pressures on Teaching - George MacDonald Ross
An article compiled from webpages on Quality Enhancement in PRS disciplines - pp. 98-129
Informing, Teaching, or Propagandising? Combining Environmental and Science Studies for Undergraduates - Sean Johnston and Mhairi Harvey
This article discusses recent experiences in the integrated teaching of Environmental Studies and Science Studies in a generalist curriculum at a new University campus in Scotland - pp. 120-140
How do Different Student Constituencies (not) Learn the History and Philosophy of their Subject? Case Studies from Science, Technology and Medicine - Graeme Gooday
Why should H.E. teachers concern themselves with how their students do or don’t learn? Much has been said recently about the alleged merits and demerits of ‘student-centred’ learning, especially on the extent to which student autonomy in the learning process is beneficial to their long-term interests. This paper is a not a contribution to that debate. Rather it focuses on how teachers might uphold their conventional educational responsibilities but make their role more effective - pp. 141-155
Studying Islam after 9-11: Reflections and Resources - Gary Bunt
New considerations have emerged in relation to the study of Islam and world religions after the events of September 11 2001 (referred to here as ‘9-11’). These can appear to be footnotes in relation to the ‘bigger picture’, but could have a significant impact on approaches to the study of religion, and indeed to wider academic concerns. - pp. 156-164
Speaking the Sexual - Julia Collar
In the light of Marcella Althaus-Reid’s passionate assertion that all theology is sexual theology, in that subscribing to a religion also necessarily entails subscribing to a code of morality and ethics that govern the interaction of the body with society and the environment, the author asks, why are there so few modules that mention sexuality as more than a passing reference, let alone devote a whole course to it? Who speaks for the sexual? - pp. 165-168
How to Cheat in Koine Greek - Jane McLarty
Advice for teachers of New Testament Greek - pp. 169-175
