The anatomy of the systemic arterial supply to lungs is described in 30 patients with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect.The pattern variable but broadly falls into two types.Multiple small arteries a widespread origin from aorta its branches are associated full development central arteries.Larger arteries, which fewer number, tend be withfailure artery development.It suggested that these types have different origin, neither type represents true bronchial arteries.The...

Abstract The specific yet varied challenges chemical language presents to students learning the subject are widely recognised. However, effectively engage a student population becoming increasingly diverse in terms of culture, and prior knowledge chemistry educators must develop pedagogical strategies that address issues comprehension. In this paper we discuss body literature provides evidence multiple students. These include: words scientific context, with dual meaning, similar symbolic...

Students commonly find the language of chemistry challenging and a barrier to developing understanding. This study investigated developments in chemical understanding by group non-traditional students over duration one year pre-undergraduate (Foundation) course at UK university. The was designed include range literacy based strategies promote including: word games, corpus linguistics, roots origins, reading comprehension. Understanding assessed with assessment (CLA) that administered three...

Personal development refers to the process of increasing one’s self-awareness, associated increases self-esteem, skills, and fulfilling aspirations. The current paper reflects on these elements within doctoral journey, for PhD students UK Higher Education system. makes particular reference frameworks encourage capture personal needs supervision or coaching styles that may be used a continual reflection throughout doctorate.

Abstract Students commonly find specialist scientific language problematic. This study investigated developments in chemical usage by six non-traditional students over the course of 1 to 4 years. The participated semi-structured interviews and were asked explain specific scenarios. Interviews transcribed analysed for correct use macroscopic sub-microscopic occurrences interlanguage. Results indicate that experienced difficulties incorporating into their explanations. also demonstrated...

The quantity amount of substance (symbol "n") and its SI unit, the mole "mol"), are unfamiliar to novice chemistry students. Developing a good understanding this unit has previously been demonstrated be problematic. In paper, we analyze 14 different online resources in terms how they define apply mole. Our findings show widespread use as rather than mathematical expressions well text. This leads absence reference is inconsistent with other quantities (such mass) their units (g) represented....

In this paper we discuss the outcomes of our research into effective teaching strategies to enhance understanding subject specific language by international and non-traditional students.Teaching with an emphasis on improving scientific literacy were trialled over course academic year 2010/11 in foundation level chemistry.The from led development E-glossary support understanding.The was 2011/12.It consists student generated content (with 100 contributions) explaining terms concepts a variety...

Many undergraduate students find the production of an extended piece academic writing challenging. This challenge is more acute in sciences where texts infrequent throughout studies. paper reports development a new English for Academic Purposes (EAP) workshop and associated resources third year chemists to support their dissertation module. The designed utilise searchable database student (a corpus) developed as part FOCUS project at Durham University. novel use data-driven learning (DDL),...

Background: Changes in working practices have resulted disruption of the traditional team structure and work patterns. The need for support juniors during transition from medical school led to a buddying programme foundation trainees at Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH). Methods: In phase 1, was evaluated using questionnaire consisting 12 questions, some which took format five-point Likert scale. Areas improvement were identified implemented 2. Outcomes re-evaluated same format. Results:...

This article describes the development of FOCUS project and specific pedagogical strategies to improve understanding language chemistry.The importance comprehension skills for success in learning chemistry has recently been highlighted by Pyburn et al. (2013).The involved construction a database student writings (from foundation Ph.D. level) create corpus that can then be analysed occurrence key words context.Using principles concordance data-driven (where becomes researcher) number teaching...

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In this paper we discuss the outcomes of our research into effective teaching strategies to enhance understanding subject specific language by international and non-traditional students. Teaching with an emphasis on improving scientific literacy were trialled over course academic year 2010/11 in foundation level chemistry. The from led development E-glossary support understanding. was 2011/12. It consists student generated content (with 100 contributions) explaining terms concepts a variety...