A common notion is that mathematics, numeracy, and statistics are difficult. From personal experience of supporting students in these areas, I have found that the fear of number is largely responsible for this belief. There might be many reasons that contribute to this fear but developing a growth mindset is an effective strategy for “growing out of” it. Once you can overcome the fear of numbers, the challenges inherent to mathematics can be engaging and even quite enjoyable.
Breaking the mould: rising from ACEs to academia
I’m 17 years old walking around Tesco and I see one of my teachers from secondary school. He walks over to me to tell me that he knew I would never amount to anything more than a benefit scrounging, council estate statistic. I am pregnant.
Dr Pernille Holm – Senior lecturer in Graphic Design at Arden University
Metaphors of creativity – from suitcases to flowers in bloom
May 2023 will see the formal launch of our newly established English Language Hub for UK based Arden students, following the successful implementation of our courses and services in Berlin last year.
New Resources for the Library Portal
Born and raised in the USA, I’ve been teaching English for Academic Purposes in Berlin since 2017. I completed a Master’s in Academic Writing Development and Research in 2021. Before becoming a teacher, I worked in documentary film and television in New York City. Today, I particularly enjoy working with university students to explore issues of language, identity and technology.
I began English language teaching in 2006 in Madrid, where I also learned Spanish. After moving back to the UK I started my Master's in Applied Linguistics and TESOL. I’m interested in technology and AI to help learn languages. I am looking forward to helping you build your language skills so you can get the most out of your degree.
Oxford AI Discovery Assistant
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Journal articles are one of the main forms of academic source that you’ll encounter during your studies. This workshop will introduce you to advanced search techniques and show you how to find high-quality journal articles, using both the Library Portal and academic databases.
After this session you may want to attend Searching for sources beyond the Library Portal.
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