Description
Book SynopsisWhat does teaching excellence within Further and Higher Education look like? This book takes the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) as its starting point. Each chapter identifies one specific aspect of the TEF and, with the help of case studies, guides the reader through innovative teaching strategies and how to overcome challenges that range from digital learning to feedback and assessment. Extensive practical suggestions are offered for the reader to use in their own teaching, all underpinned by a sound theoretical base. Responsive to current debate, topics addressed include:
â Widening Participation
â Internationalisation
â Gaming and simulation
â Student employability
The entire volume is cross-referenced to both the TEF and the National Student Survey (NSS), meaning readers can easily contextualise what they have read. With higher investment in teaching and learning, and the changing demands and expectations of students, this timely and practical book will
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Towards A New Landscape for UK Higher Education
Part I: Teaching Quality
Chapter 2: Learning Lessons in Observation from Student Teachers
Chapter 3: Developing New Learning Resources
Chapter 4: Towards a New Approach
Part II: Learning Environment
Chapter 5: Digital Learning
Chapter 6: Engaging with the Outside World
Chapter 7: Widening Participation: Access, Success and Progression
Chapter 8: Internationalisation – The Global Classroom
Part III: Student Outcomes and Learning Gain
Chapter 9: Gaming and Simulation
Chapter 10: Authentic Assessment
Chapter 11: Innovative Assessment – Feeding Back, Feeding Forward
Chapter 12: Innovative Assessment: Authentic Assessment to Beat the Cheats
Chapter 13: Embedding Employability using Innovation
Chapter 14: Conclusions
