Tony Drewry

Employment/ Place of Work:

University of the West of England.

Country of Residence:

UK

How I fit the course work into my life

Not sure whether the 'fit' here is past or present tense. In past tense, I have to admit that I have no idea how. Probably I didn't really fit it in. This question reminds me of the one: "How do you fit four elephants in a mini" (a mini is a small english car!)

My most cherished interaction on the programme:

Interaction with Alistair Morgan - the words thoughtfulness, gentleness, kindness, generosity and warmth all come to mind. The helpfulness (and sometimes forbearance) of members of my cohort are remembered warmly.

Which of the different course models suited me best?

Personally, I like doing and creating, and in this respect H802 suited me well. On the other hand the intellectual stimulation of H801, while taxing, was also quite an exciting learning environment.



Answers to the Vice Chancellor's questions:

In what ways am I putting into practice the ideas and understandings I developed on the programme:

Not sure whether the 'fit' here is past or present tense. In past tense, I have to admit that I have no idea how. Probably I didn't really fit it in. This question reminds me of the one: "How do you fit four elephants in a mini" (a mini is a small english car!)

What did I find the most stimulating part of the programme:

The H801 learning environment was for me the most stimulating module in the MAODE. It taught by example as well as introduced new concepts and perspectives. H802 complemented H801. H804 provided plenty of work but little intellectual stimulation.

What value was the global nature of the programme to me:

Certainly makes one aware of globalization and a future in which education systems will not be constrained by geographical and temporal boundaries.

Did I find it isolating or impersonal to study this programme?

Not at all! In fact, looking back, it feels as though on-line relationships which developed during the programme were somehow closer than might have been possible in face-to-face meetings. I certainly feel that I got to know people. Indeed, I feel that I now have a number of new friends around the world.

Did I find this relevant to my work:

Sorry, 'this'? Which 'this'?

Has it changed my life in any way:

Almost certainly - though I find it difficult to say exactly how!