Full Description
Reflective Teaching in Higher Education is the definitive textbook for reflective teachers in higher education. Informed by the latest research in this area, the book offers extensive support for those at the start of an academic career and career-long professionalism. Written by an international collaborative author team of higher education experts led by Paul Ashwin, Reflective Teaching in Higher Education offers two levels of support:
- practical guidance for day-to-day teaching, covering key issues such as strategies for improving learning, teaching and assessment, curriculum design, relationships, communication, and inclusion.
- evidence-informed 'principles to aid understanding of how theories can effectively inform teaching practices, offering ways to develop a deeper understanding of teaching and learning.
This new edition gives greater coverage of contemporary topics, including: the climate and nature emergency; Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) including ChatGPT; the use of digital education and digital capabilities following the global pandemic; consideration of the intended outcomes of higher education for students. This edition features a greater diversity of students, teachers, institutional and disciplinary contexts, and national/international settings. It includes updated case studies, reflective activities, and research briefings, drawing on literature from a broader range of countries.
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Contents
Preface
How to Use this Book
Introduction
Part I: Becoming Reflective
1. Principles
2. Reflection
3. Identities
4. Learning
Part II: Creating Conditions for Learning
5. Contexts
6. Relationships
7 Engagement
8. Learning Spaces
Part III: Teaching for Learning
9. Curriculum
10. Teaching
11. Planning
12. Communication
13. Assessment
Part IV: Reflecting on Consequences
14. Quality
15. Inclusion
Part V: Deepening Understanding
16. Expertise
17 Professionalism
Reflective activities
List of case studies, figures and research briefings
Bibliography
Index
