Dr Deadpan's bag of tricks

Article Abstract:

There have been criticisms of an approach to the presentation of ideas in higher education which involves standardised products. This approach can be called McDonaldization, and may involve a tutor's manual and workbook. Academics using these materials may find that they exhibit a distaste for it which is evident to the students. Using such material can also deaden the mind, and this can lead to those teaching with these materials missing details of what they teach.

Management, Equipment and supplies, Teaching, College administration, Instructional materials

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Milking the local connection

Article Abstract:

Groningen University, Netherlands, advertises itself on dairy product cartons. The university offers a wide range of degrees and accounts for 11% of students in the Netherlands, where there are 13 universities. The university is developing links with employers to help students find employment. Some 10% of students continue studying after graduation, a further 10% find employment in a profession, and the remainder work in the general labor market.

Social aspects, Netherlands, Groningen, Netherlands

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