Pete Woodcock
Biographic Data
| ID | 4396783 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pete Woodcock |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pete |
| FAMILY NAME | Woodcock |
| SIGNATURE | WOODCOCK P |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Huddersfield |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Towards Dialogue
This article evaluates the use of audio feedback on assignments through the case study of a politics course and argues that audio feedback provides a more personal feel to feedback. Criticism, it appears, is easier to accept in the spoken word. In addition, the article highlights the chief practical benefit of audio feedback, namely that it reduces the overall time spent by lecturers in providing comments. But while the article is positive in fav…
IPod therefore I am
This article outlines our experiences at the University of Huddersfield of (a) producing and using mini-lectures on the history of political philosophy that were available to students as MP4 and progressive download PC video files (and MP3 audio files), and (b) the student feedback on these files which will help future development. This article largely avoids pedagogical issues regarding the use of technology in teaching and focuses more on stude…
Gender, Politicians and Public Health
The creators of The Simpsons have constructed a model of society, one which due to the show's longevity and popularity can be used by the teacher of politics to illustrate key points of the curriculum. This article suggests three such uses of The Simpsons, namely the depiction of gender in society, the nature of politicians, and what can and cannot be banned with regard to public health
A Savage Mirror. Power, Identity and Knowledge in Early Modern France
This text explores the history of a staged performance, and in theatrical style a dramatic prologue reveals the King of France plunged into the Brazilian jungle, at once lush, loud and vivid: it erupts into violence, forming a dramatic opening act in the entry of Henri II into Rouen in October 1550. Wintroub's A Savage Mirror provides in masterful manner the context inspiring this remarkably eye-catching setting, followed by otherwise conventiona…
The Polis of Springfield
When students commence the study of political theory, they often lack the vocabulary necessary for that study and any specific examples of political societies other than their own. As a result, this article examines The Simpsons for examples that might help teachers of political theory to communicate key themes in political thought to undergraduates. In particular, this article suggests that Springfield is a model of a deliberative and participat…
The Polis of Springfield
When students commence the study of political theory, they often lack the vocabulary necessary for that study and any specific examples of political societies other than their own. As a result, this article examines The Simpsons for examples that might help teachers of political theory to communicate key themes in political thought to undergraduates. In particular, this article suggests that Springfield is a model of a deliberative and participat…
IPod therefore I am
This article outlines our experiences at the University of Huddersfield of (a) producing and using mini-lectures on the history of political philosophy that were available to students as MP4 and progressive download PC video files (and MP3 audio files), and (b) the student feedback on these files which will help future development. This article largely avoids pedagogical issues regarding the use of technology in teaching and focuses more on stude…
Gender, Politicians and Public Health
The creators of The Simpsons have constructed a model of society, one which due to the show's longevity and popularity can be used by the teacher of politics to illustrate key points of the curriculum. This article suggests three such uses of The Simpsons, namely the depiction of gender in society, the nature of politicians, and what can and cannot be banned with regard to public health
The Polis of Springfield
When students commence the study of political theory, they often lack the vocabulary necessary for that study and any specific examples of political societies other than their own. As a result, this article examines The Simpsons for examples that might help teachers of political theory to communicate key themes in political thought to undergraduates. In particular, this article suggests that Springfield is a model of a deliberative and participat…
A Savage Mirror. Power, Identity and Knowledge in Early Modern France
This text explores the history of a staged performance, and in theatrical style a dramatic prologue reveals the King of France plunged into the Brazilian jungle, at once lush, loud and vivid: it erupts into violence, forming a dramatic opening act in the entry of Henri II into Rouen in October 1550. Wintroub's A Savage Mirror provides in masterful manner the context inspiring this remarkably eye-catching setting, followed by otherwise conventiona…
Gender, Politicians and Public Health
The creators of The Simpsons have constructed a model of society, one which due to the show's longevity and popularity can be used by the teacher of politics to illustrate key points of the curriculum. This article suggests three such uses of The Simpsons, namely the depiction of gender in society, the nature of politicians, and what can and cannot be banned with regard to public health
IPod therefore I am
This article outlines our experiences at the University of Huddersfield of (a) producing and using mini-lectures on the history of political philosophy that were available to students as MP4 and progressive download PC video files (and MP3 audio files), and (b) the student feedback on these files which will help future development. This article largely avoids pedagogical issues regarding the use of technology in teaching and focuses more on stude…
Towards Dialogue
This article evaluates the use of audio feedback on assignments through the case study of a politics course and argues that audio feedback provides a more personal feel to feedback. Criticism, it appears, is easier to accept in the spoken word. In addition, the article highlights the chief practical benefit of audio feedback, namely that it reduces the overall time spent by lecturers in providing comments. But while the article is positive in fav…
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