Improving lectures and writing the curriculum

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A debate at the recent ASE annual conference asked ‘should the curriculum be informed by an independent expert panel?’ Kristy Turner was in the audience and found herself in the ‘no’ camp. Her response sparked conversations among our readers who gave insights from their educational backgrounds and experiences.

Michael Seery knows that most chemistry lecturers don’t have the time to read education research literature. So, with this in mind, he told us what he would recommend to a busy lecturer who wants to improve their teaching. Readers responded with their own suggestions.

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