Reflective Teaching in Higher Education is the definitive textbook for those wanting to excel at teaching in the sector. Informed by the latest research in this area, the book offers extensive support for those at the start of an academic career and career-long professionalism for those teaching in higher education. Written by an international collaborative author team of experts led by Paul Ashwin, Reflective Teaching in Higher Education offers two levels of support:
- practical guidance for day-to-day teaching, covering key issues such as strategies for improving learning, teaching and assessment, curriculum design, relationships, communication, and inclusion
- evidence-informed 'principle's to aid understanding of how theories can effectively inform teaching practices, offering ways to develop a deeper understanding of teaching and learning in higher education
In addition to new case studies from a wider variety of countries than ever before, this new edition includes discussion of:
- What is meant by 'agency'
- Gender, ethnicity, disability and university teaching
- Digital learning spaces and social media
- Teaching career development for academics
- Decolonising the curriculum
- Assessment and feedback practices
- Teaching excellence and 'learning gain'
- 2015 UN General Assembly 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
reflectiveteaching.co.uk provides a treasure trove of additional support. It includes supplementary sector specific material to support for considering questions around society's educational aims, and much more besides.
Ashwin, Paul: - Paul Ashwin is Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, UK.
Boud, David: -
David Boud is Foundation Director of the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University, Australia. He is also Emeritus Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Technology, Australia, and Research Professor in the Institute for Work-Based Learning, Middlesex University, UK.
Calkins, Susanna: - Susanna Calkins directs faculty initiatives at the Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching at Northwestern University, USA.
Coate, Kelly: - Kelly Coate is Professor of Higher Education and Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Students at the University of Sussex, UK.
Hallett, Fiona: - Fiona Hallett is Professor in Education and Associate Dean of the Graduate School at Edge Hill University, UK.
MacLaren, Iain: - Iain MacLaren is Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
McArthur, Jan: - Jan McArthur is Senior Lecturer in Education and Social Justice at Lancaster University, UK. She has previously taught at the University of Edinburgh, UK, and Monash University, Australia.
McCune, Velda: - Velda McCune is Deputy Director of the Institute for Academic Development and Head of Learning and Teaching at the University of Edinburgh, UK.
McLean, Monica: - Monica McLean is Professor of Education in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, UK. Her publications includes Pedagogy and the University and Professional Education, Capabilities and the Public Good.
Pollard, Amy: - Amy Pollard specialises in the application of social science to policy and practice and has worked on education projects at Demos, the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Anthropology Matters. Amy is currently Lead Policy Analyst at CAFOD, Official Catholic Aid Agency for England and Wales, UK.
Pollard, Andrew: - Andrew Pollard is Professor of Education Policy and Practice and supports educational research at the IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, University College London, UK. He was Director of the UK-wide Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP).
Tooher, Michelle: - Michelle Tooher is Educational Developer at the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
