Developing Your Teaching: Towards Excellence

With a new focus on what teaching excellence looks like, the challenges and rewards of teaching, developing the teacher portfolio and choosing effective teaching practices, this accessible and engaging book is packed with advice, vignettes and case studies, as well as useful tips and checklists for improving teaching.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The second edition of Developing Your Teaching is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practice. Packed with advice, vignettes, case studies, and practical tips and checklists, this edition is designed to provide a wealth of information and guidance to support the development of teaching skills and knowledge.

In this updated and expanded edition, readers will find a blend of ideas, interactive review points, and case study examples from experienced university teachers. The handbook is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, making it an ideal resource for both new and experienced educators alike.

The book covers a wide range of topics relevant to teaching in higher education, including:

Learning from Student Feedback and Peer Review: Understanding the importance of student feedback and peer review in the teaching and learning process, and strategies for effectively incorporating these feedback mechanisms into your teaching practice.

Students as Consumers and Their Expectations: Recognizing the changing role of students as consumers of education, and understanding their expectations and needs in the classroom.

Building Effective Partnerships with Students and Colleagues: Developing positive and productive relationships with students and colleagues, and strategies for collaborating effectively in teaching and learning.

Developing a Teaching Portfolio: Creating a teaching portfolio that showcases your teaching skills, experiences, and achievements, and how it can be used to enhance your professional development.

Choosing Effective Teaching Practices: Exploring different teaching practices and strategies that are effective in engaging and motivating students, and how to apply these practices in your own teaching context.

The Challenges and Benefits of Securing an Initial Teacher Qualification: Understanding the process and requirements for securing an initial teacher qualification, and the challenges and benefits of teaching in higher education.

This edition of Developing Your Teaching is a must-read for all those new to teaching in higher education, as well as more experienced lecturers looking to refresh and advance the quality of their teaching. The book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to teaching in higher education, and is an essential resource for anyone seeking to improve their teaching practice.

In conclusion, the second edition of Developing Your Teaching is a highly valuable resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practice. Packed with advice, vignettes, case studies, and practical tips and checklists, this edition is designed to provide a wealth of information and guidance to support the development of teaching skills and knowledge. Whether you are a new or experienced educator, this book is an essential tool for improving your teaching practice and achieving success in the classroom.

Weight: 292g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138591196
Edition number: 2 New edition