Learning, Teaching and Development
Strategies for Action
- Lyn Ashmore - Huddersfield University, UK
- Denise Robinson
This best practice guide to teaching in the Further Education and Skills sector, and professional organisational learning contexts, examines the key concepts underpinning effective teaching and learning and combines this with case studies which demonstrate meaningful connections between theory and practice.
Each chapter also contains discussion questions, learning activities and reflective points, allowing you to further engage with key research and relate it to your own teaching.
Offering pragmatic advice on learning design, support and delivery, coverage includes:
- Identifying learning needs and objectives
- Selecting and developing appropriate content
- Using technology to enhance learning
- Assessment, evaluation and reflection
This is an indispensable resource for anyone preparing to teach in Further Education, current Higher Education lecturers and work-based learning trainers in private and public-sector organisations.
Lyn Ashmore is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development and Denise Robinson is Director of the Post Compulsory Education & Training Consortium, both are based at the University of Huddersfield.
'This book provides a current, engaging, well-researched and comprehensive overview of key practices and principles in the FE sector. Written by professionals for professionals it includes many ideas, case studies, activities, and examples of best practice. It makes a fresh contribution to the field which will be extremely valuable for new and experienced teachers alike.'
This is an accessible and useful addition to the literature to support practitioners in further education, skills and organizational learning contexts. The combination of historical critique, theoretical discussion and the use of case studies as reflective prompts offers the reader the opportunity to’ dip in’ to subjects or to consider issues in depth. The technology chapter is thoughtful and supportive and is a good starting point for practitioners wishing to explore technology enhanced learning.
I feel that this book not only fulfils the brief of bringing together concepts, theories and contexts, it provides an invaluable handbook for new and experienced practitioners and also delivers new material adding to the body of knowledge in this field... As such I would recommend it to anyone embarking on a development pathway in the post-compulsory sector.
A great guide book for anyone, especially, for educator, who wants to have better understanding on the methodology for teaching and development. Very pragmatic information shared by the author. Recommended for all educators and those who have passion in teaching.
Refreshing and stimulating. Practicing teachers and student teachers will find it valuable
This is a must read for anybody who wishes to work in the education sector. t has proven to be invaluable in my studies and highly recommended.
The book is written in a logical order that makes it easy to follow. The case study examples offer the reader a practical overview of some of the strategies being discussed, and demonstrate how effective they could be in practice. Couple this with the activity examples, it makes it easy to see how these theories and strategies can be embedded into teaching practice.
This textbook has set the bar high for my learners reading the new level 5 diploma in education and teaching. The crystal clear examples given matched with practical insight has made this textbook a priceless resource for their studies.
Lots of useful chapters to support the trainee teacher.It is written in a user friendly style .
a highly readable and up to date text outlining key areas for starting and existing teachers.
