All types of organisations have recognised the growing demand for open and flexible learning programmes. With the increased emphasis on new ways of learning, and the rapid move towards open and online courses, this practical guide will help those involved overcome the challenges they face. This guide provides user friendly advice and support for those currently involved with open learning and those considering it for the first time.
500 Tips for Open and Online Learning aims not only to save you time but also to enhance the quality of the learning experience which learners will...

This book contains over 500 practical suggestions designed to help tutors establish active learning amongst their students. Divided into useful sections the tips cover the gamut of teaching and learning situations and comprise a 'start anywhere', dip-in resource suitable for both the newcomer and the old hand. Intended mainly for the university or college lecturer involved in learner-centred learning, the book offers fresh ideas and food for thought on six broad areas of the job: * Getting your students going * Starting off, and working together * The programme itself - lectures, assignments...

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.

With the publication of research findings being related directly to funding, there is growing pressure on staff in higher and further education to carry out research. This text offers researchers practical hints and advice as well as support/guidance in planning, carrying out, writing up and publishing research findings. Topics covered include: information handling; time and self-management, writing, dealing with others, publishing and profile.

This handbook seeks to provide practical, realistic suggestions about how quality can be measured, maintained and improved in institutions. It is addressed to a cross-section of staff who make up colleges and universities, not just those responsible for quality audit.

There has been a growth in the number of teachers involved in teaching English as a foreign or second language. This handbook contains practical suggestions for EFL teachers, and aims to lead to ideas which can be tried out at once. Lists of useful resources and pro-formas are included.

This updated text takes account of the changes that have occurred through technological advances, and has sections to cover ICT in the classroom. It is suitable for both new and experienced teachers in primary, further and higher education.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has been the focus of much debate and development within education, especially in the primary sector. This text offers tried and tested ideas for using IT effectively across the whole primary

Collaborative and co-operative learning is more important than ever in all kinds of learning environments where, because of the large numbers of learners or trainees and their increased diversity, it is necessary for people to learn more effectively from each other.

At last, a compendium of sound, practical, tried-and-tested advice for teachers. Teaching in schools - at primary or secondary level - can be hugely rewarding, but is undeniably ever more demanding. To reap the real rewards of their work while keeping up with changes in the curriculum, teachers are faced with a whole range of practical issues. These range from honing their skills relating to curriculum planning, supporting learning and effective assessment, through to getting to grips with the latest technology and working with difficult pupils or classes. At a time when most teachers seem to...