Interesting article in the Independent newspaper

There is an interesting article in Thursday's Independent (23.09.10) entitled 'The six secrets of a happy classroom' It highlights innovative ways to engage pupils in the classroom. Worth a read.

We've all been there...

(c)Dilbert 8 May 2009

Remember over 90% of our journals are accessible electronically (away from the campus) so have a look at the education subject guide to find research articles on your assignments.

Welcome new PGCE students

This blog is where Adele & I post news about what's going on in Polhill or Putteridge Bury librariesn: new stock; opening hours changes; events like Waterstone's discounts. That kind of thing.

The Higher Education Authority has published a short guide to being a successful PGCE student.

Introducing Learning Resources

Education Induction 2010 with pathway on Prezi

Waterstone's in the Library

Waterstone's bookshop will be setting up a stall in the Library foyer at Polhill campus next week (6th - 10th September) and for two weeks (27th September to 8th October). They will be offering discounts to students.

Planning to buy an ereader?

This comparison tool, if you ignore the American prices gives a useful breakdown of the main features each ereader offers.  Just tick the check box under the ereader that interests you (up to 4) and then click the green "Compare" link.

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Diversity in children's books

If you are interested in children's books, you should make time to listen to this thought-provoking presentation on how ethnic minorities are poorly served by children's publishers, authors, booksellers and librarians.  This talk is part of a research seminar series given to publishing students on following masters courses at Oxford Brookes University.

It is about 45 minutes but the questions Laura Atkins raises will stay with you a lot longer.  She quotes a statistic that says in the UK 1 in 5 school children will be from a minority background, but the publishing industry overlooks their needs and interests.