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This bestselling book is a unique introduction to the practice of university teaching and its underlying theory. This new edition has been fully revised and updated in view of the extensive changes which have taken place in higher education over the last decade and includes new material on the higher education context, evaluation and staff development.
The first part of the book provides an outline of the experience of teaching and learning from the student's point of view, out of which grows a set of prinicples for effective teaching in higher education. Part two shows how these ideas can enhance educational standards, looking in particular at four key areas facing every teacher in higher education:
* Organising the content of undergraduate courses
* Selecting teaching methods
* Assessing student learning
* Evaluating the effectivenesss of teaching.
Case studies of exemplary teaching are used throughout to connect ideas to practice and to illustrate how to ensure better student learning. The final part of the book looks in more detail at appraisal, performance indicators, accountability and educational development and training. The book is essential reading for new and experienced lecturers, particularly those following formal programmes in university teaching, such as courses leading to ILT accreditation.
The first part of the book provides an outline of the experience of teaching and learning from the student's point of view, out of which grows a set of prinicples for effective teaching in higher education. Part two shows how these ideas can enhance educational standards, looking in particular at four key areas facing every teacher in higher education:
* Organising the content of undergraduate courses
* Selecting teaching methods
* Assessing student learning
* Evaluating the effectivenesss of teaching.
Case studies of exemplary teaching are used throughout to connect ideas to practice and to illustrate how to ensure better student learning. The final part of the book looks in more detail at appraisal, performance indicators, accountability and educational development and training. The book is essential reading for new and experienced lecturers, particularly those following formal programmes in university teaching, such as courses leading to ILT accreditation.
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Such a lot has changed in UK higher education since the book came out in 1992 that a second edition was needed. Here it is, with additional case studies, updated research evidence, and suggestions for further reading. There are fully revised chapters on quality, teaching methods, evaluation and academic development. I have added material on managing and rewarding good teaching as well. I hope you enjoy reading it. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ramsden's book is written for both new and more experienced teachers of higher education. His main message is that we (the teachers) must organise the education so that students' learning is made possible. This might seem an obvious statement, but in practice it is not always so.
Ramsden provides a theory of teaching that I have found easy to grasp, useful for my own teaching and a real challenge. "Easy to grasp" does not mean that it is always easy to put into practice. Thinking in new ways about what you do isn't easy.
Read this book with a collegue and get to work! I have found it worthwile and the students have not complained - so far.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The first time I read part of it in a hurry as part of a course I am taking . When I first read it I felt that it presented a rather cynical view of University teaching. Now that I have read it cover to cover and had more time to digest it I can see its impact and potential.
The three theories/models that he presents are essential for understanding university teaching and how it relates to students. He takes a very theoretical approach that aims to find the ideas that should underpin education rather than looking only at practice and providing a guide to teaching techniques. He is correct that a techniques book does not allow you to understand the subjectivity of teaching. Each group will be different and as learning technologies change teaching has to change as well. He is trying to get readers to engage in a deep understanding of teaching and learning and not an imitative form.
My one criticism is that he does not refer very much to the literature on reflective practice in education and I think this could have added to his thesis.
The three theories/models that he presents are essential for understanding university teaching and how it relates to students. He takes a very theoretical approach that aims to find the ideas that should underpin education rather than looking only at practice and providing a guide to teaching techniques. He is correct that a techniques book does not allow you to understand the subjectivity of teaching. Each group will be different and as learning technologies change teaching has to change as well. He is trying to get readers to engage in a deep understanding of teaching and learning and not an imitative form.
My one criticism is that he does not refer very much to the literature on reflective practice in education and I think this could have added to his thesis.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Learning to teach in higher education
27 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent text for those wishing to either embark on a career in higher education / adult education or for those wishing to develop their skills in this area.
The book is divided into three major sections: learning and teaching in higher education, design for teaching and evaluating and improving quality.
The first section, learning and teaching in higher education, includes chapters that introduces readers to what is teaching from an adult perspective, how students learn, student centric versus teacher centric learning, and the practice and philosophical approaches to teaching and learning from a higher education perspective.
The second section, design for teaching, covers topics such as course goals and objectives, teaching strategies, and assessment.
The third section, evaluating and improving quality, provides an overview of evaluation and improvement in higher education.
The text book is easy to read, limits the use of jargon, and does not assume that the reader is either a novice or a highly experienced practitioner.
The use of case studies and examples from a number of universities across the world provides the reader with an insight into the issues that face educators in a variety of teaching contexts and across different specializations. My own teaching includes delivering programs in both Australia and China, and even though the student learning styles are diagrammatically opposite, there are methods and strategies within the text that can still be applied in both of these environments.
The book does not provide a prescriptive description of how teaching should be conducted, but it causes the reader to reflect on their own teaching practice and identify alternative options and strategies.
The author, Paul Ramsden, acknowledges that education contexts, environments and cultures do vary, and he provides guidance and advice that can be applied in a multitude of teaching and delivery scenarios.
Overall, I would highly recommend this text to anyone wishing to develop their skills in this area, and to provide it as a useful resource for departments looking at developing professional development for their own faculty.
The book is divided into three major sections: learning and teaching in higher education, design for teaching and evaluating and improving quality.
The first section, learning and teaching in higher education, includes chapters that introduces readers to what is teaching from an adult perspective, how students learn, student centric versus teacher centric learning, and the practice and philosophical approaches to teaching and learning from a higher education perspective.
The second section, design for teaching, covers topics such as course goals and objectives, teaching strategies, and assessment.
The third section, evaluating and improving quality, provides an overview of evaluation and improvement in higher education.
The text book is easy to read, limits the use of jargon, and does not assume that the reader is either a novice or a highly experienced practitioner.
The use of case studies and examples from a number of universities across the world provides the reader with an insight into the issues that face educators in a variety of teaching contexts and across different specializations. My own teaching includes delivering programs in both Australia and China, and even though the student learning styles are diagrammatically opposite, there are methods and strategies within the text that can still be applied in both of these environments.
The book does not provide a prescriptive description of how teaching should be conducted, but it causes the reader to reflect on their own teaching practice and identify alternative options and strategies.
The author, Paul Ramsden, acknowledges that education contexts, environments and cultures do vary, and he provides guidance and advice that can be applied in a multitude of teaching and delivery scenarios.
Overall, I would highly recommend this text to anyone wishing to develop their skills in this area, and to provide it as a useful resource for departments looking at developing professional development for their own faculty.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Excellent for teachers
9 Nov 2000
Format:Paperback
The book contains a number of points to improve the quality of teaching. It is specifically useful for the PhD students who assist in teaching and the teachers at universities who have 1-3 years experiences in teaching. If the book was written more concisely, it could have got the highest rank in my view.
Classic text book by Paul Ramsden
8 Aug 2011
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Learning to teach in higher education by Ramsden is a very good overview to the teaching strategies in the universities. "Teaching is to make students' learning possible" tells quite a lot about this book.
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