Learning to Teach in Higher Education - Softcover

Ramsden, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415064155 ISBN 13: 9780415064156

Publisher: Routledge, 1991

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.

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From the Author

My book is one of the world’s most popular texts on university teaching. Search on Google to read people’s reactions to it and to see how much they recommend it.

Such a lot has changed in UK higher education since the book came out in 1992 that a second edition was needed. Here it is, with additional case studies, updated research evidence, and suggestions for further reading. There are fully revised chapters on quality, teaching methods, evaluation and academic development. I have added material on managing and rewarding good teaching as well. I hope you enjoy reading it.

Synopsis

This book addresses the problem of how best to evaluate and improve the standard of higher education teaching in a climate of accountability and appraisal. It links educational theory and the practical realities of teaching in an entirely new way. Designed for the use of practising lecturers, it argues that becoming a good teacher in higher education involves listening to one's students and changing one's understanding of teaching. Paul Ramsden argues for a more professional approach to university teaching. The first part of his book provides an outline of the experience of learning and teaching from the student's point of view, out of which grows a set of principles for effective teaching in higher education. Part two shows how these ideas can enhance educational standards, looking in particular at four problems facing every teacher in higher education: organising the content of undergraduate courses, selecting teaching methods, assessing student learning, and evaluating the effectiveness of teaching.

Case studies of exemplary teaching, based on the experiences of actual lecturers are used to connect the ideas to practice and to illustrate how we can all improve our teaching - no matter how adverse the conditions in which we work. The final part of the book looks in more detail at appraisal, performance indicators of teaching, accountability and educational development and training.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415064155
• ISBN 13: 9780415064156
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304