Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice

Don Skinner

ISBN 10: 0826499376 / ISBN 13: 9780826499370

Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2010

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This is a book for all teachers on their central professional task of understanding and deploying skillfully a range of teaching modes and strategies in order to promote successful learning. It provides a balanced exploration of practical teaching strategies and offers clear ideas that are supported by practical experience, research evidence and theory. Examples are given of teaching in a range of educational settings, and of issues teachers face in modern teaching roles. This book is comprehensive, balanced, open-minded and up-to-date, and informed by an awareness of international developments in the profession."Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice" is a book for all students in initial teacher education. Its insights, ideas and practical advice should also prove valuable to serving teachers and especially those undertaking further professional development. It is intended for anyone who takes seriously the understanding of modern ideas, research and developments in teaching and learning, and who is committed to becoming professionally skilled in the range of roles now required of teachers.It enables teachers to develop professional judgement based on good theoretical understanding, awareness of research findings and considered reflections on practice.

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Dati bibliografici

• Titolo: Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice
• Editore: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0826499376
• ISBN 13: 9780826499370
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice provides an exploration of practical teaching strategies supported by practical experience, research evidence and theory. Don Skinner uses examples from a wide range of teaching and educational contexts, drawing on international developments and best practice, to provide a comprehensive, practical guide to teaching and learning.

Topics explored include:
Learning through Action and Experience
Inter-Disciplinary Learning
Understanding and Developing Pedagogy
Researching and Developing Teaching

Written in an accessible style, each chapter contains 'Teaching Development Activity' and 'Reflective Exploration' boxes to allow the reader to analyze their own thinking, teaching and learning. Key reading and useful website suggestions are given at the end of each chapter, linking to sources for further exploration.

Essential for all students in initial teacher training, Effective Teaching and Learning in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of teaching and learning. Recently qualified and established teachers undertaking professional development and looking to develop their practice.

Informazioni sull?autore

Don Skinner, formerly Academic Coordinator for Education courses at the University of Edinburgh, UK, a teacher and researcher, is now an educational consultant and writer.