Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice (Paperback)

Don Skinner

ISBN 10: 0826499376 / ISBN 13: 9780826499370

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2010

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Paperback. Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice provides an exploration of practical teaching strategies supported by practical experience, research evidence and theory. Don Skinner uses examples from a wide range of teaching and educational contexts, drawing on international developments and best practice, to provide a comprehensive, practical guide to teaching and learning.Topics explored include:Learning through Action and ExperienceInter-Disciplinary LearningUnderstanding and Developing PedagogyResearching and Developing TeachingWritten in an accessible style, each chapter contains Teaching Development Activity' and Reflective Exploration' boxes to allow the reader to analyze their own thinking, teaching and learning. Key reading and useful website suggestions are given at the end of each chapter, linking to sources for further exploration.Essential for all students in initial teacher training, Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of teaching and learning. Recently qualified and established teachers undertaking professional development and looking to develop their practice. Offers an exploration of practical teaching strategies and provides ideas that are supported by practical experience, research evidence and theory. This book is intended for those teachers who are on their central professional task of understanding and deploying a range of teaching modes and strategies in order to promote successful learning. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780826499370

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Title: Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice ...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

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Synopsis:

Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice provides an exploration of practical teaching strategies supported by practical experience, research evidence and theory. Don Skinner uses examples from a wide range of teaching and educational contexts, drawing on international developments and best practice, to provide a comprehensive, practical guide to teaching and learning.

Topics explored include:
Learning through Action and Experience
Inter-Disciplinary Learning
Understanding and Developing Pedagogy
Researching and Developing Teaching

Written in an accessible style, each chapter contains 'Teaching Development Activity' and 'Reflective Exploration' boxes to allow the reader to analyze their own thinking, teaching and learning. Key reading and useful website suggestions are given at the end of each chapter, linking to sources for further exploration.

Essential for all students in initial teacher training, Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of teaching and learning. Recently qualified and established teachers undertaking professional development and looking to develop their practice.

About the Author:

<B>Don Skinner</B>, formerly Academic Coordinator for Education courses at the University of Edinburgh, UK, a teacher and researcher, is now an educational consultant and writer.