Independent Thinking on Teaching in Higher Education: From theory to practice by

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A refreshing and invigorating exploration of what really matters and what really works in higher education teaching.

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Dr Erik Blair's Independent Thinking on Teaching in Higher Education: From theory to practice is a refreshing and invigorating exploration of what really matters and what really works in higher education teaching.This book offers an insight into an area of higher education that has become more significant of late: the art of teaching. It focuses on the actual work of teaching and gives thought-provoking and perceptive guidance on how to teach in a meaningful and engaging manner.Independent Thinking on Teaching in Higher Education doesn't bamboozle with abstract terminology. Instead, Erik guides readers through topic-driven chapters that offer practical answers supported by rationales drawn from everyday experience. Alongside the core themes, he also provides bite-sized 'nuggets of wisdom' that prompt readers to implement flexible and effective strategies as part of their daily practice.The book offers a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those who teach in higher education, and also covers the three areas measured in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF): teaching quality, the learning environment, and the educational and professional outcomes achieved by students. Furthermore, Erik goes beyond the lecture theatre and seminar room by including a section dedicated to teaching online - that is, how to get the best out of delivering content to students remotely via the virtual learning environment.Ideal for those new to teaching in higher education as well as more experienced practitioners who want to continue honing their craft, Independent Thinking on Teaching in Higher Education embraces teaching and learning as a personal and human activity - and encourages educators to reflect on how the suggested approaches can be applied in their particular teaching environment.Suitable for all educators working in higher education.

Author Biography

Dr Erik Blair is Senior Lecturer in Higher Education Research and Practice at the University of West London. He has been an educator for over 20 years and has taught in universities in the UK and overseas, and is passionate about enhancing engagement and interaction within the teaching and learning environment.

Long Description

A refreshing and invigorating exploration of what really matters and what really works in higher education teaching. This book offers an insight into an area of higher education that has become more significant of late: the art of teaching. It focuses on the actual work of _teaching_ and gives thought-provoking and perceptive guidance on how to teach in a meaningful and engaging manner. Written in an accessible style by an author with over 20 years_ teaching experience, Independent Thinking on Teaching in Higher Education doesn_t bamboozle with abstract terminology. Instead, Dr Erik Blair guides readers through topic-driven chapters that offer practical answers supported by rationales drawn from everyday experience. Alongside the core themes, he also provides bite-size _nuggets of wisdom_ that prompt readers to implement flexible and effective strategies as part of their practice. Suitable for those new to teaching in higher education as well as more experienced practitioners who want to continue honing their craft, this book embraces teaching and learning as a personal and human activity _ and encourages educators to reflect on how the suggested approaches can be applied in their particular teaching environment.

Details ISBN1781353697 Author Erik Blair Publisher Independent Thinking Press Year 2020 ISBN-10 1781353697 ISBN-13 9781781353691 Short Title Independent Thinking on Teaching in Higher Education Language English Format Paperback Imprint Independent Thinking Press Pages 176 DEWEY 378.125 Publication Date 2020-08-20 UK Release Date 2020-08-20 Place of Publication Carmarthen Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2020-08-20 Series Independent Thinking on series Subtitle From theory to practice Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2020-09-14 We've got this

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