This publication is one of a number of new and ongoing initiatives from the Subject Centre to promote and disseminate good teaching and learning practice within the physical sciences.
There is a lot of innovation within the community but not always the opportunity to share it with like minded colleagues. New Directions came about as a way of addressing this issue. By publishing successful examples of effective practice we hope to help colleagues avoid re-inventing the wheel and enable people to share ideas and experience. Another benefit of this publication is that many examples are not restricted to any one discipline but can provide inspiration across the whole of the physical sciences.
What is routine for one colleague may appear innovative to another so this publication aims to promote this work, even if it may not appear to be cutting edge to the person concerned. Therefore, whilst future publications of New Directions will aim to promote innovative ideas, we also welcome tried and tested approaches that have proved successful in supporting teaching and learning practice.
Issue 1 - May 2003