In this unique work, the authors explore teachers' beliefs about university students' performance and expose which beliefs are well-founded, which are mistaken, which mask other underlying factors, and what they can do about them. At universities in the UK and USA, across14 academic disciplines the authors interviewed academic staff about what they believed about their students and then tested these beliefs against data provided by students. By comparing students' demographic data and their actual performance with their teachers' expectations, the authors have exposed a complex picture of...
In this unique work, the authors explore teachers' beliefs about university students' performance and expose which beliefs are well-founded, which are...
This text, drawing on the voices of part-time teachers and the expertise of those who support them, considers whole-institution strategies to promote individual and collective professional development.
This text, drawing on the voices of part-time teachers and the expertise of those who support them, considers whole-institution strategies to promote ...
Enhancing the student experience, and in particular student engagement, has become a primary focus of Higher Education. It is in particularly sharp focus as Higher Education moves forward into the uncertain world of high student fees and a developed Higher Education market. Student engagement is a hot topic, in considering how to offer value and a better student experience. Moreover it is receiving much attention all over the world and underpins so many other priorities such as retention, widening participation and improving student learning generally.
Understanding and Developing...
Enhancing the student experience, and in particular student engagement, has become a primary focus of Higher Education. It is in particularly sharp...
Enhancing the student experience, and in particular student engagement, has become a primary focus of Higher Education. It is in particularly sharp focus as Higher Education moves forward into the uncertain world of high student fees and a developed Higher Education market. Student engagement is a hot topic, in considering how to offer 'value' and a better student experience. Moreover it is receiving much attention all over the world and underpins so many other priorities such as retention, widening participation and improving student learning generally.
Understanding...
Enhancing the student experience, and in particular student engagement, has become a primary focus of Higher Education. It is in particularly sharp...
This work brings together the experience of educators, trainers and students searching for ways of increasing student motivation. Links between motivation and training, learning and assessment processes are examined through case studies set in a broad range of subject discipline contexts.
This work brings together the experience of educators, trainers and students searching for ways of increasing student motivation. Links between motiva...
This text explores a range of strategies, both institutional and individual, which have been developed by academic and support staff, to foster the kind of atmosphere, facilities and attitudes in relation to learning which support systems.
This text explores a range of strategies, both institutional and individual, which have been developed by academic and support staff, to foster the ki...
