She said the loss of teaching jobs would have a "major impact on small group tuition, problem-based learning and on the pastoral care of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds who often need extra support".

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Some focus on tutoring, whereas others specialize in small-group projects or on making the learning relevant to the outside world.

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