USING THE TUTORIALS

Using the tutorials and worksheet in different settings

These tutorials and worksheets can be used in a variety of settings: self-learning, one-to-one with a tutor, small groups, large groups and even in lecture-theatre settings of 100, although interaction is less with large groups.

Learning levels

Each tutorial/worksheet has been assigned a learning level (Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced) to give an indication of how much prior experience of knowledge is required for that worksheet.

Order of tutorials/worksheets

Each tutorial/worksheet is self-contained, but later tutorials/worksheets in a series may assume knowledge in previous worksheets.  Use of intermediate tutorials/ worksheets assumes knowledge in the introductory tutorials/worksheets, whilst use of the advanced tutorials/worksheets assumes knowledge in the introductory and intermediate tutorials/worksheets.

Self-learning

Since the tutorials/worksheets are self-contained they can be used by individuals in different ways:

• Introduction to a new subject

• Update or reminder of a subject

In this setting, a tutorial or worksheet takes approximately 15 minutes.

Small group setting

Tutorials/worksheets can be used by tutors in different ways:

• As preparation prior to a presentation

• As the main component of a workshop

• As an illustration of an issue to stimulate discussion

• As a different format for variety in a longer presentation or workshop

• Using "live" online CLlP tutorials (if you have web access in the
  tutorial room)

• As handouts for "further reading"

In the first five  formats, discussion means that each tutorial/worksheet will
take  20 - 30 minutes.

Lecture theatre setting

The CLIP worksheets have been used with groups of 20, and on occasions with up to 100 with the following observations:

• There is inevitably less interaction

• Most discussion comes from a few individuals, but most use the
  worksheets.

• Even limited discussion can be enjoyed by other learners

• All those present need copies of the worksheet which double as
  handouts.

• The worksheets should be used between other presentation methods for
  variety.

• You could use the "'live" online CLIP tutorials if you have direct web
  access in the lecture room