Risky Teaching: Harnessing the Power of Uncertainty in Higher Education

Risky Teaching explores the role of risk and uncertainty in teaching and learning in higher education, offering practical strategies and ideas for educational innovation. It covers topics such as taking risks inside and outside the classroom, innovative teaching methods, reassessing assessment, and sustaining creativity. The book is for faculty and instructors who want to help their students thrive in a complex world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Risky Teaching delves into the intricate interplay of risk and uncertainty in the realm of teaching and learning within higher education. By exploring the current landscape of higher education, this book identifies both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It synthesizes a diverse range of evidence-based and high-impact practices, both within and outside the classroom, offering practical strategies and thought-provoking ideas for educational innovation.

The book addresses critical topics such as embracing risk within the classroom, implementing innovative teaching methods beyond traditional boundaries, reevaluating assessment practices, and sustaining creativity throughout one's academic career. It serves as a valuable resource for faculty and instructors seeking to navigate and thrive in an uncertain educational environment.

Furthermore, Risky Teaching delves into the internal challenges and opportunities associated with risky teaching, shedding light on how institutional leaders can foster a culture of productive risk-taking throughout their organizations. This important text is tailored for faculty and instructors in higher education who are committed to helping their students succeed in a complex, unpredictable, and rapidly evolving world.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 178 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367465957