Learning to Teach in Higher Education

2. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-415-30345-3
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 366 g

This bestselling book is a unique introduction to the practice of university teaching and its underlying theory. This new edition has been fully revised and updated in view of the extensive changes which have taken place in higher education over the last decade and includes new material on the higher education context, evaluation and staff development.
The first part of the book provides an outline of the experience of teaching and learning from the student's point of view, out of which grows a set of prinicples for effective teaching in higher education. Part two shows how these ideas can enhance educational standards, looking in particular at four key areas facing every teacher in higher education:

* Organising the content of undergraduate courses
* Selecting teaching methods
* Assessing student learning
* Evaluating the effectivenesss of teaching.
Case studies of exemplary teaching are used throughout to connect ideas to practice and to illustrate how to ensure better student learning. The final part of the book looks in more detail at appraisal, performance indicators, accountability and educational development and training. The book is essential reading for new and experienced lecturers, particularly those following formal programmes in university teaching, such as courses leading to ILT accreditation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ramsden, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I Part I Learning and teaching in higher education; Chapter 1 Chapter I Introduction; Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Ways of understanding teaching; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 What students learn; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Approaches to learning; Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Learning from the student's perspective; Chapter 6 Chapter 6 The nature of good teaching in higher education; Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Theories of teaching in higher education; Part 2 Part 2 Design for learning; Chapter 8 Chapter 8 The goals and structure of a course; Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Teaching strategies for effective learning; Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Assessing for understanding; Part 3 Part 3 Evaluating and improving quality; Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Evaluating the quality of higher education; Chapter 12 Chapter 12 What does it take to improve university teaching?; References Index;

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Ramsden is Pro-Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) at the University of Sydney. He is also the author of Learning to Lead in Higher Education, published by RoutledgeFalmer.