For the Love of Learning

Tim Bilham is Director of Education Research and Development in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, UK. He is both a National Teaching Fellow and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

"This book showcases the innovative work undertaken in universities, it celebrates achievement and demonstrates the potential for development in practice to all involved in HE teaching." - Jeanne Keay, Assistant Director and Head of International Strategy, HEA "A thoughtful, scholarly and inspiring text, which is certain to support the work of other academic teachers aiming to put student learning at the heart of everything we do." - Sally Brown, Emerita Professor at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK

• AcknowledgementsHow to Use this BookGlossaryForewordIntroduction: Inspiration, Innovation and Excellence; Tim BilhamPART I: CROSSING BOUNDARIESCrossing Boundaries: Disciplines1. The Liquidity of Knowledge: Learning across Disciplinary Divides; Heather Barnett2. Mixed Cultures: Microbiology, Art and Literature; Joanna Verran3. Blending Approaches to Teaching in Art and Design: Case Studies from Glass and Ceramics; Kevin Petrie4. New Learning Ecosystems: Blurring Boundaries, Changing Minds; Helen Keegan. Crossing Boundaries: Transitions5. Learning to Love Learning; Peter Ovens6. Crossing the Boundaries of Academic Writing; Lin Norton and James Elander7. Beyond Competence: Enabling and Inspiring Healthcare Students; Faith Hill8. 'Disability Matters': The Role of Personal Tutors for Inclusive Teaching and Learning; Suanne GibsonPART II: LEARNING DIFFERENTLYLearning Differently: Approaches to Teaching9. Designs on Learning: The Role of Cross-University Collaborative Undergraduate Research Symposia; Kirsten.- Hardie in association with Annie Grove-White10. Innovative Approaches to Learning Design: Harnessing New Technologies for Learning; Gráinne Conole11. Scaffolding Problem-Based Learning; Derek Raine12. Developing Subject Specific Knowledge, Digital Creativity and Soft Skills: A Games-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning; Rachel McCrindleLearning Differently: Teaching Difficult Topics13. Teaching with Assessment, Feedback and FeedForward: Using 'Preflights' to Assist Student Achievement; Brian Whalley14. Ongoing Challenges in Cross-Disciplinary Teaching: A Case Study from Statistics; Paul Hewson15. De-Mystifying Statistics: Bring Your Imprimatur... to the Laughter; Andy Field16. Performing Critical Thinking?; Stella Jones-DevittLearning Differently: Assessment17. Best Practice in Assessment and Feedback: Neglected Issues; Peter Hartley18. Assessment Strategies for Developmental and Experiential Learning: Successes and Challenges; Anita Peleg19. Developing and Assessing Professional Competence: Using Technology in Learning Design; Luke Dawson in association with Ben MasonLearning Differently: International Issues20. Building Curriculum Internationalisation from the Bottom up; David Killick21. New Horizons and Old Challenges for Distance Learning: Bridging the Access Gap in African Universities; Basiro Davey22. Kinds of International: Internationalisation through Engagement with One Another; Jane SpiroPart III Engaging StudentsEngaging students: In the Process of Learning and Discovery23. Doing, Being and Becoming: An Occupational Perspective on Enabling Learning; Rayya Ghul24. Learning Together through Student-Lecturer Collaborative Enquiry; Will Curtis25. Creating Space for Student Autonomy and Engagement through Partnership and Letting Go; Colin Bryson26. The Student-Professional; Laura RitchieEngaging Students: Its Wider Influence27. Wanted! Agents of Change: Enabling Students to Make Change Happen in their Professional World; Duncan Reavey28. Authentic Partnerships: Inspiring Professional Identity and Ownership in Students; Ruth Matheson29. Learning from the Real; Mary Hartog and Philip Frame in association with Chris Rigby and Doirean Wilson30. Looking at the Mirror in the Suitcase: Encouraging Students to Reflect on their Professional Learning Journey; Anna Lise GordonPart IV Employability: Moving On31. SOARing to Success: Employability Development from the Inside-Out; Arti Kumar32. Telling Tales: The Use of Story to Enhance Employability; Beverly Leeds33. Authentic Assessment and Employability a Synergy?; Jane Thomas 34. Getting Ready for Action: Student Engagement in an Employability Project; Jamie-Thompson in association with Laura Bullerwell, Catherine Foster, Russell Jackson and Nichola Larkin (students)35. English Language Learning for International Employability; Angela Goddard in association with Alastair Henry36. Engaging with and Owning the Enterprise Agenda; Pauline KnealeConclusion: Sustaining Excellence; Tim BilhamReferencesEndotesIndex.