Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching
- Margery McMahon - University of Glasgow, UK
- Christine Forde - University of Glasgow, UK
- Margaret Martin - University of Glasgow, UK
The contributors reflect on current thinking and policy surrounding learning and teaching, and what it means to be a teacher today. Looking at the practice of teaching in a wider context allows you to explore some of the issues you will face, and the evolving expectations of your role in a policy-led environment. The book focuses on core areas of debate including:
- education across different contexts and settings
- teaching in an inclusive environment
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for practitioners
Each chapter follows the same accessible format. They contain case studies and vignettes providing examples and scenarios for discussion; introduction and summary boxes listing key issues and concepts explored in the chapter; key questions for discussion reflection; and further reading.
This essential text can be used across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including BEd/BA degrees, initial teacher-training courses, and Masters in Education programs.
This key text is so refreshing because it does not follow the more traditional 'education studies' format, but instead examines key contemporary issues and thus serves to support beginning teachers as they learn to grapple with the diverse challenges of 21st century teaching.
An interesting text that shines a light on some current issues for the teacher.
This book explores a range of perspectives on current educational practice.The sections on policy and professionalism are very poinant for the FE sector at this present time.
An interesting collection of topics discussing issues currently relevant in education.
I am not quite sure what I expected from the title of the book but the topics covered within the book are not it! The subject areas are wide ranging but I feel are better suited for those already in teaching and wanting to improve their practice through research rather than the UMS and PGCE students that I teach. However I will be using some of the ideas within my lectures and as supplementary reading.
Clearly organised sections enable the reader to access information easily. Thinking points are very useful for encouraging deeper thinking, guiding the reader to apply theory to practical experiences and to question their own views and practice.
This is an interesting book that will support students to think about the theory related to policy, learning and practice and how this can be linked to their own practice. Supportive of reflective work practice in general as well as linking to many other areas that would be discussed throughout many child care courses. It is good to see reference to the whole of the Uk,
A very useful book in terms of an evaluation of nurture groups and inclusion
I really liked the content and approaches within this book - however, some students found it too abstract for post compulsory sector application. I would suggest it to some students at dissertation stage if it was relevant to their topic.
A very useful text, especially chapters 6, 11 & 13, for the school-based educators on our Action Research and Work-Based Learning modules, although less pertinent for those who work in the post-compulsory sector.
