Enhancing Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Enhancing Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Pokorny, Helen
Warren, Digby

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All staff in higher education are increasingly accountable for improvements in student learning and for responding to issues of progression, attainment and to indicators of student satisfaction. This book supports new lecturers and more experienced colleagues by exploring how pedagogical research and theory can be pragmatically used to develop and enhance academic practice in higher education. It is underpinned by the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF). Key coverage includes: ·         Different approaches to learning design and delivery, such as small group facilitation, large group teaching, work related learning, student-centred and active learning ·         Embracing diversity and fostering student engagement ·         Effective supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students ·         Blended learning and the use of technology to enhance teaching ·         Assessment  and feedback practice and developments This is essential reading for lecturers on Higher Education Academy Fellowship accredited programmes (such as PGTLHE, PGCAP), and for experienced staff seeking Higher Education Academy (HEA)  recognition and fellowship  through internal CPD routes or who wish to develop more scholarly approaches to their practice. Helen Pokorny is Principal Lecturer Learning and Teaching at the University of Westminster. Digby Warren is Head of the Centre for the Enhancement of Learning & Teaching at London Metropolitan University. INDICE: IntroductionManaging learning environmentsApproaches to learning designAssessment for learningBlended learningStudent engagementEmbracing student diversityEngaging with Academic DiscourseEffective supervisionWork related learningProfessional developmentConclusion – main themes

  • ISBN: 978-1-4462-0284-5
  • Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
  • Encuadernacion: Cartoné
  • Páginas: 232
  • Fecha Publicación: 27/02/2015
  • Nº Volúmenes: 1
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