Developing excellence in teaching and learning in higher education through observation
Bibliographic Information
Developing excellence in teaching and learning in higher education through observation
Matt O'Leary and Vanessa Cui
Routledge, 2023
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Summary: "Offering inter-disciplinary, evidence-informed discussion and practical resources for using observation as a tool of educational inquiry to enhance understanding and the quality of teaching and learning in higher education, this book draws on forward-thinking, contemporary research. Illustrated with real examples and case studies of collaborative observation from a range of subject areas, it provides a conceptual and practical guide for harnessing observation to better understand the relationship between teaching and learning. This is a must-read book for all those interested and involved in using observation to understand, develop and improve the quality of teaching and learning in Higher Education"--Provided by publisher
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
* A unique publication that provides a comprehensive guide to contemporary theory, policy and praxis on observing teaching and learning in higher education
* The standard of HE teaching is becoming more important with 'excellence' seen as must have. This is true across all universities. This book provides the reader with the tolls they need to improve their teaching and learning through observation.
* This book is unique in terms of it being the first publication of its kinds in the HE sector to critically examine the conceptual, theoretical and practical understanding and application of observation as policy and practice
Table of Contents
Contents
Cover page
List of illustrations
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Contextualising the importance of teaching and learning in higher education
Chapter 3 - Understanding teaching and learning in higher education
Chapter 4 - Developing a scholarly approach to higher education teaching and learning
Chapter 5 - A review of the role of observation in teaching and learning
Chapter 6 - Designing and implementing a collegial peer observation scheme
Chapter 7 - Developing observation and coaching skills
Chapter 8 - Collaborative observation between students and staff as a catalyst for meaningful improvement
Chapter 9 - Unseen observation: an alternative approach to thinking about academics' professional learning
Chapter 10 - Concluding comments
Index
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