This study aims to provide university teachers with practical guidelines for the effective teaching and assessment of students and the evaluation of teaching quality. Topics covered include course planning and preparation, delivery and presentation, classroom management, student feedback and assessment.
This study aims to provide university teachers with practical guidelines for the effective teaching and assessment of students and the evaluation of t...
The research papers and case studies contained in this volume explore the technique of group work in higher education. The contributors explore project work, self-development groups, the management of group projects, peer evaluation and learning-team techniques.
The research papers and case studies contained in this volume explore the technique of group work in higher education. The contributors explore projec...
Containing over 100 checklist grids of performance indicators on a wide range of teaching elements, this guide allows teachers to assess their own work, uncovering strengths and weaknesses. The text can also be used for formal peer assessment or as a basis for gathering feedback.
Containing over 100 checklist grids of performance indicators on a wide range of teaching elements, this guide allows teachers to assess their own wor...
Interest in flexible learning strategies is growing as higher education institutions are changing their approach to teaching and learning in order to face a number of new challenges. These challenges include the ever increasing student number, the diversity of students with differing backgrounds, experiences and entry qualification, and the availability of new technologies. This book brings together the collective experiences of staff from a variety of departments and support sections within one such higher education institution. Examining practical problems and identifying solutions, the...
Interest in flexible learning strategies is growing as higher education institutions are changing their approach to teaching and learning in order to ...
The new focus in learning is on developing the individual's capability. This work looks at this in the context of improving skills, lifelong learning and welfare-to-work. It debates the issues within the setting of institutional strategies, work-based learning, skills development and assessment.
The new focus in learning is on developing the individual's capability. This work looks at this in the context of improving skills, lifelong learning ...
Those involved in professional development and higher education face a challenge to move beyond considerations of knowledge and competence to helping people develop as capable practitioners equal to the challenges of fluid environments and unpredictable change, taking responsibility for their careers and their learning, and able to exercise the kind of practical judgement and systemic wisdom needed for a sustainable future.This is an edited compilation of papers about the processes of developing capable professionals and practitioners in all fields in higher education. This book reviews the...
Those involved in professional development and higher education face a challenge to move beyond considerations of knowledge and competence to helping ...
The new focus in learning is on developing the individual's capability. This work looks at this in the context of improving skills, lifelong learning and welfare-to-work. It debates the issues within the setting of institutional strategies, work-based learning, skills development and assessment.
The new focus in learning is on developing the individual's capability. This work looks at this in the context of improving skills, lifelong learning ...
Higher education in the UK has recently been transformed due to the introduction of module-style degree programmes. This collection of essays and case studies reviews the experiences of both students using the new modules and teachers integrating modular systems into their curricula.
Higher education in the UK has recently been transformed due to the introduction of module-style degree programmes. This collection of essays and case...
Historically we have constructed our classrooms with the assumption that learning is a dry, staid affair best conducted in quiet tones and ruled by an unemotional consideration of the facts. The field of education, however, is beginning to awaken to the potential power of emotions to fuel learning, informed by contributions from psychology and neuroscience. In friendly, readable prose, Sarah Rose Cavanagh argues that if you as an educator want to capture your students' attention, harness their working memory, bolster their long-term retention, and enhance their motivation, you should...
Historically we have constructed our classrooms with the assumption that learning is a dry, staid affair best conducted in quiet tones and ruled by...
The field of education is beginning to awaken to the potential power of emotions to fuel learning, informed by contributions from psychology and neuroscience. Sarah Rose Cavanagh argues that if you want to capture your students' attention, harness their working memory, bolster their long-term retention, and enhance their motivation, you should consider the emotional impact of your teaching style and course design.
The field of education is beginning to awaken to the potential power of emotions to fuel learning, informed by contributions from psychology and neuro...
