UK Centre for Materials Education
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The UK Centre for Materials Education (UKCME) is one of 24 subject centres within the Higher Education Academy
(HEA). It supports teaching and learning in Materials Science
and related disciplines. The Centre was established in 2000 as part of the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN), later subsumed within the HEA. It has been directed from its inception by Professor Peter Goodhew.
The Centre is based at the University of Liverpool
and works with individual academics, departments, professional bodies, employers and students to develop and share excellent practice that will enhance the learning experience.
The Centre funds and supports programmes to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to teaching Materials Science. The Centre also maintains an extensive database of resources relevant to materials education. Lecturers can find material to use in their teaching, whilst students will find items to help support their learning. The database also includes resources on the processes of learning and teaching for those wishing to further develop their approach.
Higher Education Academy
The Higher Education Academy is an independent organisation in the United Kingdom that supports higher education institutions with strategies for the development of research and evaluation to improve the learning experience for students.-History:...
(HEA). It supports teaching and learning in Materials Science
Materials science
Materials science is an interdisciplinary field applying the properties of matter to various areas of science and engineering. This scientific field investigates the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic or molecular scales and their macroscopic properties. It incorporates...
and related disciplines. The Centre was established in 2000 as part of the Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN), later subsumed within the HEA. It has been directed from its inception by Professor Peter Goodhew.
The Centre is based at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
and works with individual academics, departments, professional bodies, employers and students to develop and share excellent practice that will enhance the learning experience.
The Centre funds and supports programmes to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to teaching Materials Science. The Centre also maintains an extensive database of resources relevant to materials education. Lecturers can find material to use in their teaching, whilst students will find items to help support their learning. The database also includes resources on the processes of learning and teaching for those wishing to further develop their approach.
External links
- UKCME Website at: http://www.materials.ac.uk/
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