Introduction to University Teaching by Richard Bale

Introduction to University Teaching by Richard Bale

The essential guide to teaching and learning in higher education for early career academics, postgraduate researchers, graduate teaching assistants and professional services staff. This accessible text offers practical guidance for anyone new to teaching in higher education. It covers key aspects of teaching and learning relevant for early career academics, postgraduate researchers, graduate teaching assistants and professional services staff, including those working towards Advance HE/Higher Education Academy (HEA) recognition. Understand how to plan and evaluate teaching sessions, the dynamics of teaching in small and large groups, how to use technology effectively, the particular challenges of laboratory and fieldwork and the importance of inclusive practice and career development. Key features include: ·         Practical strategies to enhance student learning and motivation. ·         Case studies from higher education professionals in various roles ·         Activities and reflection points applying educational principles to your own teaching ·         Chapter links to the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)

It contains everything you need to know about teaching and learning in UK universitiesNot only is it a great introduction to those just starting their teaching careers in HE, but also a comprehensive professional development book. It provides readers with insights into the essential elements to consider at the planning stage of teaching, and ideas on how to make teaching and learning effective in specific contexts (for example, large group teaching in lectures, small groups teaching, laboratories, project supervision).

 

-- Steve Hoey * Postgraduate Pedagogies Journal *

Richard Bale is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Educational Development in the Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship (CHERS) in the Educational Development Unit at Imperial College London. He is a linguist by background, and prior to working in educational development, he held roles such as Head of Modern Languages, Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, and Teaching Fellow in German, Translation and Interpreting. Richard holds a PhD in corpus-based interpreter education, a Masters (MEd) in University Learning and Teaching, a PGCE in Modern Languages, a BSc (Hons) in Linguistic and International Studies, and he is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His first book Teaching with Confidence in Higher Education: Applying Strategies from the Performing Arts was published in 2020 by Routledge. Mary Seabrook leads the Graduate Teaching Assistant Development Programme at King’s College London, is a Senior Teaching Fellow and aSenior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She has experience in a wide range of educational settings including schools, adult and further education, the Open University and voluntary sector. Before taking up her current post, she worked as a self-employed Education Consultant, undertaking a range of teaching, research and development projects. She was previously Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at Guy’s King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine and her PhD explored the changing culture and values of medical education. Drawing on many years of observing doctors in educational roles, her book How to Teach in Clinical Settings was published in 2014 by Wiley-Blackwell.

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Title	Introduction to University Teaching
Author	Richard Bale
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	2021-10-01
Number of pages	232
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