Reflective Teaching in Higher Education

Paul Ashwin is Professor of Higher Education at Lancaster University, UK.The author team: David Boud (University of Technology, Sydney, Australia) | Kelly Coate (University of Sussex, UK) | Fiona Hallett (Edge Hill University, UK) | Gregory Light and Susanna Calkins (Northwestern University USA) | Kathy Luckett (University of Cape Town, South Africa) | Jan McArthur (Lancaster University, UK) | Iain McLaren and Michelle Tooher (National University of Ireland, Ireland) | Monica McLean (University of Nottingham, UK) | Velda McCune (University of Edinburgh, UK) | Katarina Mårtensson (Lund University, Sweden)

If I were to describe this book in a sentence, I would say that it gives people outstanding advice on how to teach well, within highly complex organisations known as universities ... This collection is a real tour de force.

• PrefaceHow to Use this BookIntroductionPart I: Becoming Reflective1. Identity. Who are we, and who are our students?2. Learning. How do students develop their understanding?3. Reflection. How can we develop the quality of our teaching?4. Principles. What are the foundations of effective teaching and learning?Part II: Creating Conditions for Learning5. Contexts. How do they shape us and how do we shape them?6. Relationships. How are we getting on together?7. Engagement. How does our engagement with teaching influence student learning?8. Spaces. How are we creating environments for learning?Part III: Teaching for Learning9. Curriculum. What is to be taught and learned?10. Planning. How are we implementing curricula?11. Teaching. How can we develop strategies focused on student understanding?12. Communication. How can we support learning through dialogue?13. Assessment. How does it make a contribution to learning?Part IV: Reflecting on Consequences14. Quality. How are we monitoring and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning?15. Inclusion. How are we enabling opportunities?Part V: Deepening Understanding16. Expertise. How do we develop a career-long fascination with teaching?17. Professionalism. How does reflective teaching contribute to society?Reflective activitiesList of case studies, figures and research briefingsBibliographyIndex