Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education: Learning for the Longer Term (Boud David)(Paperback)

Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education: Learning for the Longer Term (Boud David)(Paperback)

Assessment is a value-laden activity surrounded by debates about academic standards, preparing students for employment, measuring quality and providing incentives. There is substantial evidence that assessment, rather than teaching, has the major influence on students' learning. It directs

Learning, Teaching and Assessment in Higher Education: Global Perspectives (Brown Sally)(Paperback)

For both new and existing staff in HE, this book provides a handbook on learning to teach. Whilst considering the scholarship that has underpinned teaching and learning for the last half century, the book also takes into account the changing nature of the student body, HE institutions and

Assessment in Music Education (Fautley Martin)(Paperback / softback)

This book discusses assessment and its role in teaching and learning music in the classroom. For improving learning and raising standards, it puts the case for formative assessment, day-by-day, rather than summative assessment at the end of key stages. The advice is relevant to classroom and

Developing Effective Assessment in Higher Education: A Practical Guide (Bloxham Sue)(Paperback)

''As an overview, 'Developing Effective Assessment in Higher Education' makes a very useful contribution to assessment literature, providing a publication that is relevant and accessible to practitioners whilst giving rigorous exploration of issues associated with student assessment. It should find

Introduction to University Teaching (Bale Richard)(Paperback)

The essential guide to teaching and learning in higher education, for anyone in support roles at university, including early career academics and graduate teaching assistants. If you are new to teaching in higher education this is the book for you. This accessible text offers practical guidance

Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities in Higher Education: A Universal Design Toolkit (Burgstahler Sheryl E.)(Paperback)

In Creating Inclusive Learning Opportunities in Higher Education, Sheryl Burgstahler provides a practical, step-by-step guide for putting the principles of universal design into action. The book offers multiple ways to access, engage with, and transform the higher education environment: making

100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Assessment for Learning (Spendlove David)(Paperback)

100 Ideas: QUICK - EASY - INSPIRED - OUTSTANDING The use of assessment for learning (AfL) to provide valuable and continuous formative feedback continues to be a vital skill for every classroom teacher. This brand new book will help secondary teachers to develop a broader understanding of the

Higher Physical Education - Preparation and Support for Teacher Assessment (Carnie Murray)(Paperback / softback)

Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional (Light Greg)(Paperback)

Around the world, higher education services are challenged by increased numbers and diversity of students, tougher demands for professional accountability, increasing calls for educational relevance and thinning resources. Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional

Reflective Teaching in Higher Education (Ashwin Paul)(Paperback)

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

Assessment for Learning in Primary Language Learning and Teaching (Britton Maria)(Paperback)

This volume provides a detailed account of the practical use of Assessment for Learning (AfL) in primary language classrooms. It gives an in-depth account of the ways in which eight experienced primary language teachers incorporated this type of assessment into their practice and discusses the

Design Thinking in Higher Education: Interdisciplinary Encounters (Melles Gavin)(Pevná vazba)

1 Design thinking in higher education: Tensions and opportunities.- 2 Challenges for learning and applying design in business.- 3 The innovation mindset: Encouraging designerly and entrepreneurial ways of thinking and doing in MBA education.- 4 Social innovation meets design thinking.- 5

An Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: Supporting Fellowship (Scales)(Paperback)

This book is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to learning and teaching in higher education, and an invaluable resource if you are seeking to enhance and develop your teaching in the context of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). It also supports your progress towards Fellowship of

Radicalizing Learning (Brookfield Stephen D.)(Pevná vazba)

Radicalizing Learning calls for a total rethinking of what the field of adult education stands for and how adult educators should assess their effectiveness. Arguing that major changes in society are needed to create a more just world, the authors set out to show how educators can help learners

A Concise Guide to Lecturing in Higher Education and the Academic Professional Apprenticeship (Hindmarch Duncan)(Paperback)

Ideal for lecturers new to delivering higher education in universities, colleges and the private sector. It is specifically organised to cover the requirements of the new Academic Professional Apprenticeship, both teaching and research specialisms, and also supports lecturers undertaking the Post

Improving Higher Education in Malawi for Competitiveness in the Global Economy (Mambo Michael)(Paperback)

As the Government of Malawi investigates options to expand access to higher education and improve the quality of higher education provision, the objective of this report is to contribute to an improved understanding of the challenges confronted by the higher education sub-sector in Malawi. The

Introduction to University Teaching (Bale Richard)(Pevná vazba)

The essential guide to teaching and learning in higher education, for anyone in support roles at university, including early career academics and graduate teaching assistants. If you are new to teaching in higher education this is the book for you. This accessible text offers practical guidance

Assessment for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Glazzard Jonathan)(Paperback)

Are you struggling with the complexities of assessment? Demystifying the process of assessment for learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Assessment for Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage explains in straightforward language how to put principles into practice. Looking at

Learning, Curriculum and Employability in Higher Education (Knight Peter)(Paperback / softback)

How can universities ensure that they are preparing their students for today's competitive job market?This book tackles the highly topical subject of graduate underemployment with insight and clarity. The authors argue the case for more sophisticated research into employability with passion and

Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education: The Future of Formal Learning (Nichols Mark)(Paperback)

Transforming Universities with Digital Distance Education explores the ways in which higher education stakeholders can apply and leverage the benefits of online learning. Systems-wide access, scale and quality are achievable goals but require forms of teamwork and financial modelling beyond those

Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Cleaver Elizabeth)(Paperback)

This book explores best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education for staff from all academic disciplines. A general introduction to the methods most commonly used in undertaking enquiry in the field of education is complemented by chapters exploring

Learner Relationships in Global Higher Education: A Critical Pedagogy for a Multicultural World (Killick David)(Paperback)

Providing the academic community with a robust and highly practical insight into the importance of implementing relationship building into the learning environment and experiences of all students, underpinned by current research, this innovative volume explores intercultural learning and critical

Intercultural Competence in Higher Education: International Approaches, Assessment and Application - Darla Deardorff

Enabling Critical Pedagogy in Higher Education (Seal Mike)(Paperback)

An introduction to critical pedagogy for all those working within higher education.Critical Pedagogy is an approach that is fundamentally democratic, informal, non-hierarchical, determined by participants, privileges the oppressed and their perspectives and is committed to action. Higher education