Routledge International Handbook of Learning and Instruction in University Education

This handbook provides a foundational, comprehensive, and systemic overview of the current research on learning and instruction in university education.Offering a synthesis of current essential empirical research on university education, this volume provides a starting point for an intentional transformation of university education anchored firmly in empirical evidence. The chapters are authored by leading international scholars in the field, culminating in a wealth of expertise offering multiple expert stances on learning and instruction in university education. The chapters are based on systematic literature reviews. This book analyses the broad macro-level factors and structures influencing university education and its development, as well as micro-level issues related to learning and instruction, from both students’ and university teachers’ perspectives. It provides a thorough state-of-the-evidence and paves the way for future directions in research on university learning and instruction and the research-informed development of university education.This handbook is a foundational resource for higher education researchers and key stakeholders, alongside university teachers and students, as well as educational policymakers and higher education developers wanting to draw on their work.