Reflective Teaching in Higher Education
Reflective Teaching in Higher Education by Paul Ashwin is a comprehensive textbook published by Bloomsbury Academic on February 20, 2020. This second edition spans 472 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as a resource for individuals aiming to enhance their teaching skills within the higher education sector, drawing on the latest research to provide support for both new educators and those seeking to maintain professionalism throughout their careers.
Readers will find practical guidance on various aspects of teaching, including strategies for improving learning, curriculum design, and fostering inclusive environments. The book also delves into evidence-informed principles that connect theory with effective teaching practices. This edition features new case studies from diverse countries and discusses contemporary topics such as agency, digital learning spaces, and the decolonization of the curriculum, making it a relevant resource for educators navigating the complexities of modern higher education. Additional support materials are available at reflectiveteaching.co.uk, offering further insights into educational aims and practices.
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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.
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