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University Teaching in Focus

A learning-centred approach

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  • 352pagine
  • 13 ore di lettura

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This resource serves as a foundational guide for early career academics preparing for university teaching. It emphasizes four critical areas: teaching, curriculum, students, and quality/leadership, offering a straightforward approach to enhancing student learning. By developing essential teaching skills, strategies, and knowledge, it empowers educators and supports their career success while linking theory to practice. Authored by internationally recognized experts, the content covers learning theories, assessment, discipline-based teaching, curriculum design, problem-based and work-integrated learning, effective classroom teaching, and flexible delivery modes. The book addresses the needs of diverse student groups and incorporates the scholarship of teaching and learning within a quality and leadership framework. It references seminal works and current resources, while real-world cases illustrate theoretical concepts. 'Your Thoughts' sections promote reflection and adaptation to local contexts. This guide explores effective methods for engaging students in lifelong learning, enhancing their problem-solving abilities, workforce readiness, discipline understanding, and positive interactions within a global community throughout their professional journeys.

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University Teaching in Focus, Lynne Hunt, Denise Chalmers

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Pubblicato
2012
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Titolo
University Teaching in Focus
Sottotitolo
A learning-centred approach
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
Routledge
Pubblicato
2012
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
352
ISBN10
0415644062
ISBN13
9780415644068
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Tag
Descrizione
This resource serves as a foundational guide for early career academics preparing for university teaching. It emphasizes four critical areas: teaching, curriculum, students, and quality/leadership, offering a straightforward approach to enhancing student learning. By developing essential teaching skills, strategies, and knowledge, it empowers educators and supports their career success while linking theory to practice. Authored by internationally recognized experts, the content covers learning theories, assessment, discipline-based teaching, curriculum design, problem-based and work-integrated learning, effective classroom teaching, and flexible delivery modes. The book addresses the needs of diverse student groups and incorporates the scholarship of teaching and learning within a quality and leadership framework. It references seminal works and current resources, while real-world cases illustrate theoretical concepts. 'Your Thoughts' sections promote reflection and adaptation to local contexts. This guide explores effective methods for engaging students in lifelong learning, enhancing their problem-solving abilities, workforce readiness, discipline understanding, and positive interactions within a global community throughout their professional journeys.