A Handbook for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education

by Fry, Heather; Ketteridge, Steve; Marshall, Stephanie

• ISBN13: 9780749429485
• ISBN10: 0749429488
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Summary

Based on national standards for teaching in higher education in Britian, this book constitutes a comprehensive handbook and essential guide and reference for both new and existing college teachers, based on exemplary practice and case studies from leading authors. It gives readers the information they need to ensure that their teaching practice is in line with the best international practices. Features include:
-- Practical yet well referenced guidance
-- User-friendly style and format
-- Cross-disciplinary approach
-- Wide ranging tips for teaching strategies
-- Sensitive to the competing demands of teaching and research.

Table of Contents

Contributors	v
A User's Guide	1	(4)
Heather Fry
Steve Ketteridge
Stephanie Marshall
Towards a New Professionalism: Accrediting Higher Education Teaching	5	(14)
Gus Pennington
Part 1 Development of Practice	19	(186)
Understanding Student Learning	21	(20)
Heather Fry
Steve Ketteridge
Stephanie Marshall
Organizing Teaching and Learning: Outcomes-based Planning	41	(17)
Vaneeta-Marie D' Andrea
Principles of Assessment	58	(12)
Richard Wakeford
Encouraging Student Motivation	70	(13)
Stephen E Newstead
Sherria Hoskins
Lecturing for Learning	83	(12)
Jennifer Horgan
Teaching and Learning in Small Groups	95	(13)
Sandra Griffiths
Supervising Projects and Dissertations	108	(12)
Stephanie Marshall
Teaching and Learning for Employability	120	(14)
Margaret Noble
Supporting Learning From Experience	134	(13)
Liz Beaty
Using Information Technology for Teaching and Learning	147	(14)
Su White
The Evaluation of Teaching	161	(14)
Dai Hounsell
Supporting and Guiding Students	175	(13)
Jenni Wallace
Quality and Standards	188	(17)
Robin Middlehurst
Part 2 Development of the Academic for Teaching and Learning	205	(58)
Reflective Practice	207	(13)
Margot Brown
Heather Fry
Stephanie Marshall
Observation of Teaching	220	(15)
Hazel Fullerton
Teaching Portfolios	235	(12)
Heather Fry
Steve Ketteridge
Continuing Professional Development	247	(16)
Patricia Partington
Part 3 Working in Discipline-specific Areas	263	(128)
Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Science and Engineering	265	(24)
Kate Exley
Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Arts and Humanities	289	(20)
Krista Cowman
Sue Grace
Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Social Sciences and Law	309	(20)
Helen Garrett
Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Languages	329	(21)
Carol Gray
John Klapper
Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Medicine and Dentistry	350	(22)
Adam Feather
Heather Fry
Key Aspects of Teaching and Learning in Business and	372	(19)
Management Studies
Judith Foreman
Tom Johnston
Glossary	391	(12)
Index	403