Learning to Teach in Higher Education (Paperback)

Paul Ramsden

ISBN 10: 0415303451 / ISBN 13: 9780415303453

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2003

About this Item

Paperback. 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. Addresses the problem of how best to evaluate and improve teaching in higher education in a climate of accountability and appraisal. It argues that effective teaching involves listening to students and changing how we think about teaching. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Teach in Higher Education (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415303451
• ISBN 13: 9780415303453
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.