Sunday 30 December 2012

Teaching and Learning Course


As part of our teaching experience PhD students have an opportunity to complete Teaching and Learning Course which helps us to develop our professional skills as teachers.

The course involved 8 sessions which took place weekly during which we discussed teaching process and shared own experience with each other. I was quite lucky that this course started at the same time as my first teaching experience at university therefore that enabled me to develop my own teaching style based on theory and practice.

At the end of this course we were required to complete a portfolio which helped us to reflect on our personal growth as teachers during this period of time as well as write some theoretical essays showing our understanding of teaching practice from theoretical point of view.

This course was extremely beneficial for me. The taught part of this course as well as independent work on portfolio have greatly supported and guided me to improve my teaching style.



Monday 3 December 2012

Symphony Hall in Birmingham

Symphony Hall is one of the main attractions of the cultural life in Birmingham. It is located right in the city centre and hosts around 300 musical events every year, bringing world's famous musicians and performers and playing all types of music making it interesting for everyone!





The venue is impressive and it is an exciting experience to go to a concert there. Tickets are not very expensive and are usually available for purchase online and at the box office. Students have also an opportunity to buy tickets for only £5 just before the concert for some events!

It is definitely worth visiting it and enjoy an evening with friends!!!