Full Description
This book explores ways in which pedagogical research, theory, models and frameworks can be used pragmatically to enhance teaching practice in higher education. It provides practical strategies, ideas, techniques and approaches drawn from literature and real-life experience, using examples from a variety of disciplines. Cross-cutting themes include developing resilience and care for ourselves, our colleagues and our students, engaging with diversity in teaching and promoting dialogue and enquiry. It also addresses the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework.Key coverage includes:Models of course and learning design and evaluationTeaching in different contexts including lectures and small groups, laboratory, studio and practice settings and supervising student researchEnhancing assessment and feedback, student engagement and academic writing through inclusive practicePromoting participation in blended learningDeveloping students' work-relevant skills, attributes and practicesApproaches to professional development including the role of mindfulness in teachingThis is essential reading for lecturers on Higher Education Academy-accredited programmes, such as PGCTLHE, PGCAP, PG Cert HE, and for staff seeking HEA fellowship through experience-based routes, or who wish to develop more scholarly approaches to their practice.
Contents
Chapter 1education - Helen Pokorny & Digby WarrenChapter 2: Course and learning design and evaluation - Digby WarrenChapter 3: Teaching by leading and managing learning environments - Steven CranfieldChapter 4: Assessment for learning - Helen PokornyChapter 5: Blended learning - Charl Fregona with Agata SadzaChapter 6: Student engagement - Kathy Harrington, Sandra Sinfield & Tom BurnsChapter 7: Embracing student diversity - Susannah McKee & Matt ScandrettChapter 8: Engaging with academic writing and discourse - Julian IngleChapter 9: Effective supervision - Dave Griffiths & Digby WarrenChapter 10: Work-related learning - Sibyl Coldham & Pauline ArmsbyChapter 11: Professional development - Jennifer Bright, Rebecca Eliahoo & Helen Pokorny
