Reflective Teaching in Higher Education

ISBN-13: 9781441124463 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 432 str.

Paul Ashwin; Dave Boud; David Boud

Opis

Reflective Teaching in Higher Education is the definitive textbook for reflective teachers in higher education. Informed by the latest research in this area, the book offers extensive support for those at the start of an academic career and career-long professionalism for those teaching in higher education.Written by an international collaborative author team of higher education experts led by Paul Ashwin, Reflective Teaching in Higher Education offers two levels of support:
- practical guidance for day-to-day teaching, covering key issues such as strategies for improving learning, teaching and assessment, curriculum design, relationships, communication, and inclusion; and
- evidence-informed 'principles' to aid understanding of how theories can effectively inform teaching practices, offering ways to develop a deeper understanding of teaching and learning in higher education. Case studies, activities, research briefings and annotated key readings are provided throughout. The author team: Paul Ashwin (Lancaster University, UK) - David Boud (University of Technology, Sydney, Australia) - Kelly Coate (King's Learning Institute, King's College London, UK) - Fiona Hallett (Edge Hill University, UK) - Elaine Keane (National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland) - Kerri-Lee Krause (Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia) - Brenda Leibowitz (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) - Iain MacLaren (National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland) - Jan McArthur (Lancaster University, UK) - Velda McCune (University of Edinburgh, UK) - Michelle Tooher National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland) This book forms part of the Reflective Teaching series, edited by Andrew Pollard and Amy Pollard, offering support for reflective practice in early, primary, secondary, further, vocational, university and adult sectors of education. Reflective Teaching in Higher Education and its website, www.reflectiveteaching.co.uk, promote the expertise of teaching within higher education.

Spis treści

Preface Introduction Part I: Becoming Reflective 1. Identity. Who are we, and who are our students? 2. Learning. How do students develop their understanding? 3. Reflection. How can we develop the quality of our teaching? 4. Principles. What are the foundations of effective teaching and learning? Part II: Creating Conditions for Learning 5. Contexts. How do they shape us and how do we shape them? 6. Relationships. How are we getting on together? 7. Engagement. How does our engagement with teaching influence student learning? 8. Spaces. How are we creating environments for learning? Part III: Teaching for Learning 9. Curriculum. What is to be taught and learned? 10. Planning. How are we implementing curricula? 11. Teaching. How can we develop strategies focused on student understanding? 12. Communication. How can we support learning through dialogue? 13. Assessment. How does it make a contribution to learning? Part IV: Reflecting on Consequences 14. Quality. How are we monitoring and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning? 15. Inclusion. How are we enabling opportunities? Part V: Deepening Understanding 16. Expertise. How do we develop a career-long fascination with teaching? 17. Professionalism. How does reflective teaching contribute to society? Reflective activities List of case studies, figures and research briefings Bibliography Index