Widening and Increasing Participation

Widening and Increasing Participation

Danielle Lamb

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Widening Access to Theology and Religious Studies through the Application of Internet Resources

Gary Bunt

This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of students applying Internet resources in their TRS work, and considers whether the Internet is a means through which wider access to TRS can be facilitated through availability of a broader, cheaper and more comprehensive resource base.


From Tomb Raider to Tome Reader: Computer-Mediated Learning, Mobile Learning, and Widening Access in PRS

Gary Bunt

This article discusses how computer-mediated open and distance learning as a means to widen access.


Widening Access to PRS Subjects through Mind Mapping

Gary Bunt

This article looks at the use of mind mapping in PRS.


A Technological Solution for Widening Access in PRS

Gary Bunt

This article sets out various technological solutions to ensure accessibility for PRS students with disabilities.


Widening Access to Sacred and Canonical Texts in Teaching of Religion, Philosophy and Culture

Deryn Guest

This report outlines issues raised at a workshop on widening access to sacred and canonical texts in teaching religion, philosophy and culture.


Access, Distance Education and the Humanities

Bernhard Weiss

A summary and review of a paper which offers a critical humanist approach to the introduction of humanities courses.


Responding to sexual stereotypes of fundamentalist and charismatic leaders in Religious Studies

Julia Collar

This report looks at the sexual sterotyping of fundamentalist religious leaders such as Osama Bin Laden.


Writing in the Disciplines Project

George Macdonald Ross

Report on a project aimed at improving undergraduates' reading and writing skills.


Widening Participation in Higher Education in England

Bernhard Weiss

Summary of National Audit Office report, 2002 .


Video conferencing and PRS

Gary Bunt

This article looks at the opportunities presented by video conferencing to Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies academics.


Socioeconomic disadvantage and PRS

Gary Bunt

A summary and review of Alasdair Forsyth and Andy Furlong's 'Socioeconomic disadvantage and access to higher education' which highlights issues in the research relevant to PRS educators .


From Humanities distance education to conventional settings: the role of the computer

Bernhard Weiss

This papers reports on projects which have used computers as a way of widening access to higher education.


Inquiry-Based Learning in Theology and Religious Studies: an Investigation and Analysis: 4.3 The Professional Doctorate in Practical Theology

Rebecca O'Loughlin


Inquiry-Based Learning in Theology and Religious Studies: an Investigation and Analysis: 5.4 Conclusions and notes of caution

Rebecca O'Loughlin


Sustainability in the Theology Curriculum

Katja Stuerzenhofecker, Rebecca O'Loughlin and Simon Smith

This is a chapter from the book 'Sustainability Education: Perspectives and Practice across Higher Education'.


Inquiry-Based Learning in Theology and Religious Studies: an Investigation and Analysis: 3.4.a.iv Fieldwork recording: student focus group 2

Rebecca O'Loughlin


Outputs, outcomes, dissemination and evaluation of impact – guidance for PRS funded projects

Julie Closs

A document outlining how to evaluate and demonstrate impact of mini-projects.


Projects

Danielle Lamb

A page listing the projects run by the SC-PRS.


The Future of Higher Education - 2003 White Paper

George Macdonald Ross

Summary and comment on the 2003 government white paper on UK higher education strategy.


QAA Subject Review of Theology & Religious Studies, 2000-01

Mary Hayward

Summary of 34 TRS subject review reports with focus on common themes.


NCP Submission To The UGC Philosophy Working Party

Nik Jewell

This is a paper presented to the University Grants Committe on the status of philosophy in the UK and the problems faced by departments from cuts in funding.


Teaching Islam after 9-11 Colloquium

Gary Bunt

This report summarises discussion at a workshop on teaching Islam after 9-11.


Humanities education in the contemporary context: "critical humanism" and the principles of course design

Bernhard Weiss

A summary and review of an article which discusses the nature of an education in the humanities.


Subject Support to meet diverse student needs: Students as architects of their own learning

Deirdre Burke

This report discusses an initiative to encourage students to be effective agents for their own learning.


Inquiry-Based Learning in Theology and Religious Studies: an Investigation and Analysis: 2. Introduction to Inquiry Based Learning and its potential benefits

Rebecca O'Loughlin


Resources

Danielle Lamb

The SC-PRS page of resources.


The Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (2001): the Implications for PRS

Gary Bunt

This article reflects on the implications of the Act and provides a detailed list of organisations who can help PRS practitioners apply it.


Learning Teaching and Assessment with Deaf Students: The Development of a Programme in Christian Ministry

Wayne Morris

This article discusses a programme, 'Deaf People in Theology and Ministry', run at the University of Chester.


Inquiry-Based Learning in Theology and Religious Studies: an Investigation and Analysis: 3.4.a.iii Fieldwork recording: student focus group 1

Rebecca O'Loughlin


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Created on: July 23rd 2008

Updated on: July 23rd 2008