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A Critical Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Author : Phil Robinson-Self

Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Page : 184 pages

File Size : 44,55 MB

Release : 2023-11-20

Category : Education

ISBN : 1527532151

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This volume offers a concise, critically informed, and practically focused introduction to learning and teaching in higher education. It covers key issues such as how students learn, teaching practice and the vexed subject of excellence, contemporary approaches to assessment and feedback, the impacts of technologies, and curriculum design and leadership. It offers an honest, accessible introduction to the subject, whilst keeping a critical eye on the pressures faced by teachers and students in higher education today.



Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education

Author : Mark Tennant

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 16,65 MB

Release : 2009-09-10

Category : Education

ISBN : 113589552X

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Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education offers a combination of critical perspectives and practical advice that is ideally suited for individuals interested in enhancing their practice through analysis and critique. The aim is to promote a critical understanding of one’s own practices: to foster personal and professional formation through a reflexive engagement with one's environment and circumstances. At a practical level this means to continuously think about how to adjust practice rather than following a formulaic approach derived from any particular educational theory. Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education argues that academics can find space for their own agency in the midst of institutional policies and practices that serve to frame, as well as delimit and constrain, what counts as good academic work in teaching and research. This text bridges a gap between those books that provide a high-level analysis of contemporary higher education, the more practical texts on how to be a good teacher in higher education, and those texts which aim to improve teaching through better understanding of the learning process. Topical chapters include: Teacher-learner relationship, Learning groups, Practice-oriented learning, Teaching for diversity, e-learning, Assessment, Approaches to Staff Development, Quality assurance, Supervision and Research education, Doing research, and Teaching & Research. A must-have resource for higher education professions, academic developers, professionals, and anyone looking to improve their teaching and learning practices, Teaching, Learning and Research in Higher Education is also appropriate for continuing and professional development courses in the UK and teaching and learning courses in the US. Mark Tennant is Dean of the University Graduate School, University of Technology, Sydney. Cathi McMullen is Lecturer in the School of Marketing and Management at Charles Sturt University. Dan Kaczynski is Professor in the Educational Leadership department at Central Michigan University.



Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Author : Greg Light

Publisher : SAGE Publications

Page : 361 pages

File Size : 43,73 MB

Release : 2009-06-04

Category : Education

ISBN : 1848600089

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Around the world, higher education services are challenged by increased numbers and diversity of students, tougher demands for professional accountability, increasing calls for educational relevance and thinning resources. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional addresses key issues in the practice and theory of teaching and learning in the sector. The authors draw upon theory, practice and current research to provide a new way of thinking about the many aspects of learning and teaching in higher education, enabling the reader to critically reflect upon their teaching.



Introduction to University Teaching

Author : Richard Bale

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 169 pages

File Size : 29,17 MB

Release : 2021-09-08

Category : Education

ISBN : 1529773407

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The essential guide to teaching and learning in higher education for early career academics, postgraduate researchers, graduate teaching assistants and professional services staff. This accessible text offers practical guidance for anyone new to teaching in higher education. It covers key aspects of teaching and learning relevant for early career academics, postgraduate researchers, graduate teaching assistants and professional services staff, including those working towards Advance HE/Higher Education Academy (HEA) recognition. Understand how to plan and evaluate teaching sessions, the dynamics of teaching in small and large groups, how to use technology effectively, the particular challenges of laboratory and fieldwork and the importance of inclusive practice and career development. Key features include: · Practical strategies to enhance student learning and motivation. · Case studies from higher education professionals in various roles · Activities and reflection points applying educational principles to your own teaching · Chapter links to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)



A Critical Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Author : Phil Robinson-Self

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,72 MB

Release : 2023-11

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ISBN : 9781527532144

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This volume offers a concise, critically informed, and practically focused introduction to learning and teaching in higher education. It covers key issues such as how students learn, teaching practice and the vexed subject of excellence, contemporary approaches to assessment and feedback, the impacts of technologies, and curriculum design and leadership. It offers an honest, accessible introduction to the subject, whilst keeping a critical eye on the pressures faced by teachers and students in higher education today.



Reshaping International Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Author : Paul G. Nixon

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 203 pages

File Size : 33,83 MB

Release : 2021-02-21

Category : Education

ISBN : 1000343758

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This volume provides a broad examination of how technology and globalisation have influenced contemporary higher education institutions and how moves towards internationalisation within and between educational providers continue to be a force for change in this context. Showcasing the varied responses to and utilisation of new technologies to support international teaching and learning endeavours at a range of higher education institutions, this book introduces content from around the world, emphasising the global importance of the internationalisation of education. Featuring contributions from some fresh young voices alongside the work of experienced and internationally renowned scholars this collection critically scrutinises the potential of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on the capacities and patterns of university education; assesses and refines the contention that ICTs are facilitating the (re-)shaping of university practices as well as challenging traditional educational models and learning strategies; provides a comprehensive portrait of the ways in which ICT use engages higher education providers, society, and individuals to facilitate potentially more democratic, globally focussed access to knowledge generation, creation, investigation, and consumption processes through internationally focussed education; and examines the differing pace and scope of change in international educational practice and context between and within countries and disciplines. With an international range of carefully chosen contributors, this book is a must-read text for practitioners, academics, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of the university in an information age.



Teaching as if Learning Matters

Author : Jennifer Meta Robinson

Publisher : Indiana University Press

Page : 426 pages

File Size : 21,79 MB

Release : 2022-06-07

Category : Education

ISBN : 0253060680

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Teaching is an essential skill in becoming a faculty member in any institution of higher education. Yet how is that skill actually acquired by graduate students? Teaching as if Learning Matters collects first-person narratives from graduate students and new PhDs that explore how the skills required to teach at a college level are developed. It examines the key issues that graduate students face as they learn to teach effectively when in fact they are still learning and being taught. Featuring contributions from over thirty graduate students from a variety of disciplines at Indiana University, Teaching as if Learning Matters allows these students to explore this topic from their own unique perspectives. They reflect on the importance of teaching to them personally and professionally, telling of both successes and struggles as they learn and embrace teaching for the first time in higher education.



Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation

Author : Susan Janssen Creighton

Publisher : Corwin Press

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 19,36 MB

Release : 2015-01-21

Category : Education

ISBN : 1483385965

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Make formative assessment work for you—and your math students! Finally, formative assessment that adds up! Bringing Math Students Into the Formative Assessment Equation is the ultimate resource for helping teachers implement formative assessment in the middle school mathematics classroom. And it’s much more than that. With this research-based, teacher-tested guide, you won’t just learn effective teaching strategies—you’ll turn your students into self-regulated learners. They’ll monitor and assess their own progress—and communicate to you about it! Features include: A clear and manageable six-aspect instructional model Detailed strategies for helping students own their successes Real-life examples from middle school mathematics teachers Useful resources and a companion website to help you implement formative assessment in your classroom Formative assessment isn’t just for teachers anymore. With the help of this essential resource, you’ll work together with your students toward a common goal of math success. "This book is outstanding. I would recommend it to any math educator. The depth of research integrated into practice is extensive and, as a result, it is the most practical book I have come across related to formative assessment and mathematics The self-regulation aspects, as well as the ownership and involvement emphasized in the book, went beyond the traditional cognitive strategies endorsed in most books." Marc Simmons, Principal Ilwaco Middle School, Ocean Beach School District, Long Beach, WA "The ideas in this book are brought to life with examples of teachers and students in the classroom. The teacher voices, comments, and quotes lend credibility and are a big component of the book’s strengths as well as the visuals and graphics." Rita Tellez, Math Coordinator Ysleta Independent School District, El Paso, TX



Learning, Teaching and Assessing in Higher Education

Author : Anne Campbell

Publisher : Learning Matters

Page : 247 pages

File Size : 38,75 MB

Release : 2007-07-12

Category : Education

ISBN : 0857252194

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This is an up to date guide to teaching and learning in higher education, addressing issues raised by the Professional Standards Framework. It encourages the development of thoughtful, reflective teaching practitioners in higher education, and is useful for the review of existing courses. The authors and editors acknowledge the distinctive nature of teaching in higher education, explore a variety of creative and innovatory approaches, and promote reflective, inquiry-based and evaluatory approaches to teaching. The book supports the professional development of staff involved in teaching, supporting and assessing students.



Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Author : Elizabeth Cleaver

Publisher : SAGE

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 34,89 MB

Release : 2018-06-28

Category : Education

ISBN : 1526452979

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This book explores best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education for staff from all academic disciplines. A general introduction to the methods most commonly used in undertaking enquiry in the field of education is complemented by chapters exploring how research methods from a range of disciplinary areas can be adapted and used for educational enquiry. New to this second edition: · Chapters on interdisciplinary educational enquiry in geography and using ethnographic methods for educational enquiry · New case studies and suggested activities · A reflective final chapter inviting readers and their institutions to develop and promote an organisational culture founded on critical enquiry This is essential reading for anyone undertaking HE qualifications in learning and teaching (including PGCTLHE and PGCAP) and for academics wishing to apply their skills of research and enquiry to their learning and teaching practice.