Full Description
Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Leadership in Higher Education has been designed to bring together case studies to facilitate the development of effective and well-equipped leaders within the higher education sector.
With the growing global emphasis on higher education to improve the quality of the learning experience for increasingly diverse students, this book focuses on good leadership in teaching and learning by illustrating the lived experiences of academics and sharing case studies which highlight moments and instances that positively impacted their professional development as leaders. The globally relevant case studies included provide insights into the different ideas implemented by leaders for learning and teaching projects. Through these case studies, the decision-making processes of leaders are made visible to other aspiring leaders in similar positions.
This resource will be invaluable in enhancing and enriching the learning experience of students, as this book demonstrates that academic leadership is intricately related to student learning. It will help leaders negotiate their own conflicts and challenges and will be essential reading for present and budding learning and teaching leaders in the educational sector.
Contents
Part I: Introduction 1. Teaching and learning leadership in higher education: an introduction Part II: Case Studies on Teaching and Learning Leadership 2. Pragmatic leadership for collaboration in a competitive sector: the case of sigma 3. Leading for inclusivity: peer-assisted learning and internationalisation 4. Stepping stones towards higher education teaching and learning leadership: a case study on becoming a Deputy Dean 5. Opportunities and barriers to leadership in student support services: a case study of inclusive assessment 6. Be(com)ing an academic leader: a case study on a collaborative partnership for external peer review 7. Leading as an international academic: a case study of a casual teaching team 8. A leadership quest in teaching and learning: a case study of building capability and competency Part III: Implications for Practice 9. Conclusion: perspectives on teaching and learning leadership in higher education: implications for practice
