The aim of the course is to give students an overview of the elementary alternative technologies for water supply, sanitation and renewable energy in...

Appropriate Technologies in Practice (CEGE0055)

The aim of the course is to give students an overview of the elementary alternative technologies for water supply, sanitation and renewable energy in developing countries, as well as their potential advantages and disadvantages in different contexts, with a focus on small-scale, community level, practical applications. Basic concepts will be reviewed, such as electricity, energy, water quality and power production. A variety of technologies for both sustainable sanitation, water and energy provision will be covered, involving a site visit and guest speakers. The potential that these technologies have for tackling many of the world's most pressing issues, such as health, poverty, climate change and community empowerment, will also be discussed.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to identify water and sanitation technologies for developing countries

Be able to design a basic water/sanitation system and evaluate the potential benefits and impacts

Learn general approach to designing engineered systems in developing countries

Learn about biogas and biodigesters

Understand the physics of energy and power

Understand basic design aspects and issues around micro-hydro technology for rural energy provision

Learn the basics of small solar PV and wind systems

Learn about electrical grid systems and mini and micro-grids

NEW TEACHERS|MIXED MODE|DEVELOPING PEDAGOGY|CPD|EDUCATION PRACTICE|MASTER OF TEACHING

The Professional Development Portfolio 2 (PDP2) module is only open to Master of Teaching participants. PDP2 is a non-taught independent MTeach module...

Professional Development Portfolio 2 (CCME0105)

The Professional Development Portfolio 2 (PDP2) module is only open to Master of Teaching participants. PDP2 is a non-taught independent MTeach module supported by face to face workshops over the academic year in which the portfolio is to be submitted for assessment. The module is core or optional depending on the route taken into and through the MTeach degree. PDP2 is designed to bring together academic studies and professional practice through the compilation of a portfolio which invites critical reflection on learning experiences in other MTeach modules and on an investigation carried in the teaching institution. There are 4 components totalling 5,000 words: A Philosophical Statement (1,000 words) A Review of On-line learning (1,500 words): this involves a critical review of learning using a selection of extracts from ONE of the on-line modules taken An Evidence Study (1,500 words) involving work carried out in the teaching institution; A critical appraisal (1,000 words) of an article, chapter or aspect of a writer's work of significance to professional practice. The Professional Development Portfolio 2 is a mixed mode module consisting of optional face-to-face sessions and online tasks. It also runs as a fully online module for distance learners.