The theory and practice of teaching

Author(s)

• Jarvis, Peter

Bibliographic Information

The theory and practice of teaching

edited by Peter Jarvis

Routledge, 2006

2nd ed

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

An introduction to the techniques, contemporary theories and methods of teaching from facilitating problem-based learning to the role of the lecture, this book explores the issues that underpin interpersonal methods of teaching, and offers genuine insights. It will help teachers at all levels to understand the techniques that they can use in different situations, and willenable them to develop more effective teaching practice. This fully updated second edition contains new material on e-moderating (teaching online) and its implications for teaching theory, issues surrounding discipline and teaching and the ethical dimensions of teaching. Additional topics include: the nature of teaching the ethics of the teaching and learning relationship the relationship between learning theory and the theory of teaching teaching methods, including didactic, Socratic and experiential and monitoring the issues of assessment of learning. The Theory and Practice of Teaching will be of interest to anyone wanting to develop a deep understanding of the key themes and latest developments in teaching and is an ideal companion volume to The Theory and Practice of Learning.

Table of Contents

Current Developments in Teaching: Teaching in a Changing World. Teaching Styles and Methods. Ethical Dimensions of Teaching. Lectures and Lecturing. Lecturing Methods (Socratic Methods and Facilitation). Principles and Methods of Experiential Education. Practice-Based and Problem-Based Learning. Mentoring. The Learning Community. Assessment in Post-Compulsary Education. Assessment of Experiential Learning. Distance Education in the Learning Society. E-learning and Teaching Theory. Future Trends in Teaching Theory and Practice

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Details

• NCID: BA80253576
• ISBN:
  • 9780415365246
  • 9780415365253
• LCCN: 2005030925
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xiv, 257 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1025.3
  • DC22 : 371.102
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Teaching