Dr John Thomas

 

What do you teach?

ILSC

What do you like most about the subject?

Presentation skills

How would you describe your teaching style?

Fun but firm!

Where else have you worked?

Cambridge University

Your favourite movie?

Gladiator

Your tip for university success:

Be professional at all times

Dr Meirion Jones

 

What do you teach?

Mathematics & Chemistry

What do you like most about the subject?

Precision

How would you describe your teaching style?

Animated

Where else have you worked?

School of Engineering at Swansea University

Your favourite movie?

The Shawshank Redemption

Your tip for university success:

Go for it with all your soul. No half measures and aim high

Dr Mark Williams

What do you teach?

Critical Thinking and Mass Communication

What do you like most about the subject?

Studying these subjects gives a person the tools to think clearly and precisely. The subjects challenge familiar ways of thinking about everyday concepts and enable us to think and to critique without prejudice

How would you describe your teaching style?

Open and inviting using much discussion and participation. My aim is always to enthuse students for the subjects. We also have a lot of fun!

Where else have you worked?

Swansea University

Your tip for university success:

Expect to be challenged and expect to have wonderful new worlds of understanding opened up to you, and remember to enjoy the ride: the journey is as important as the destination!

Sarah Whitby

What do you teach?

ICT

What do you like most about the subject?

ICT changes all the time, it's challenging and interesting

How would you describe your teaching style?

Demonstration and working along side the teacher works well. I am also keen to ensure that all students enjoy the subject and so it is important that everyone joins in with any class discussions

Where else have you worked?

Gower College

Your tip for university success:

Make sure you keep up to date with your notes, keeping your work in an organised manner makes all the difference. Always ask for help if you need it and above all make sure you enjoy your experience...

Clair Edwards

What do you teach?

Business Law and ILSC

What do you like most about the subject?

The best thing about business law is the diverse topics of study within the subject. This helps keep interests alive. Law is a dynamic subject. There is never a dull moment!

How would you describe your teaching style?

A good balance of teacher based presentations and student centered learning

Where else have you worked?

Swansea Metropolitain University and colleges in Swansea

Your tip for university success:

Never feel afraid to ask questions. Lecturers love questions! Always ask for help if you need it. Work hard but find time to relax too. Make new friends and explore new hobbies and interests. Come with an open mind...

Dr Kazem Pipelzadeh

What do you teach?

Analytical Techniques and Physics

What do you like most about the subject?

Application of maths in physical concepts

How would you describe your teaching style?

Start with simple and basic and proceed to advance level

Where else have you worked ?

Swansea University and The Open University

Your favourite movie?

Titanic

Your tip for university success:

Becoming a student is a big step forward that will give you independence, whilst being an exciting, challenging time. It's the best opportunity a person could go through, feeling accepted in the society and meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds

Viv Rees-Butterworth

 

What do you teach?

Business Foundation and Economics, Level 1 Applied Economics

What do you like most about the subject?

Dynamic and relevance to life

How would you describe your teaching style?

Real world examples and interactive learner centered

Where else have you worked ?

Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor and EU countries

Your tip for university success:

Acquire written and spoken fluency in the English language, embrace learning expectations of the University. Take the opportunity to explore Wales and England. Enjoy the experience of learning and living in Wales

Dr Yuanying Zhuang

 

What do you teach?

Mathematics

What do you like most about the subject?

Beauty and simple

How would you describe your teaching style?

Satisfy the needs of students

Your favourite movie?

Once upon a time in America

Your tip for university success:

Come with an open mind. University is about exploration. It's very different from the school system you've probably come from. Don't be afraid to ask questions… Or participate!