A Lecturer's Guide to Further Education
Published on 16. October 2007
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-0-335-22019-9 (ISBN)
Description
What are the key issues in FE?How does FE differ from other sectors of Education?What does the future hold for FE?
This book offers a unique and provocative guide for all lecturers committed to providing the best education and training possible in the changing world of Further Education.The authors examine key issues such as:
How teaching in FE differs from others sectorsThe motivations of learners The use of new technologies in the classroomThe techniques adopted by college managersThe changing assessment methods The introduction of personalised learningAn analysis of the politics behind the training of lecturers.
Written in an accessible style, every chapter presents a different and challenging approach to key issues in Further Education.A Lecturer's Guide to Further Education is essential reading for all new and experienced Further Education lecturers.
This book offers a unique and provocative guide for all lecturers committed to providing the best education and training possible in the changing world of Further Education.The authors examine key issues such as:
How teaching in FE differs from others sectorsThe motivations of learners The use of new technologies in the classroomThe techniques adopted by college managersThe changing assessment methods The introduction of personalised learningAn analysis of the politics behind the training of lecturers.
Written in an accessible style, every chapter presents a different and challenging approach to key issues in Further Education.A Lecturer's Guide to Further Education is essential reading for all new and experienced Further Education lecturers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-22019-9 (9780335220199)
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Persons
Dennis Hayes is Head of the Centre for Professional Learning, Canterbury Christ Church University. During 2006-7, he was joint president of the University and College Union
Content
Preface
About the contributors
Abbreviations
About this bookIntroduction: The Perverse Consequences of Further Education Policy
A Beginner's Guide to Lecturing
The McDonaldization of FE
What's Motivating Students?
Educating the Digital Native
Key Skills or Key Subjects?
The Rise and Rise of Credentialism
The Transition to Work and Adulthood
Teacher Training For All?
Symposium: The Future of Further Education
Bibliography
Index
About the contributors
Abbreviations
About this bookIntroduction: The Perverse Consequences of Further Education Policy
A Beginner's Guide to Lecturing
The McDonaldization of FE
What's Motivating Students?
Educating the Digital Native
Key Skills or Key Subjects?
The Rise and Rise of Credentialism
The Transition to Work and Adulthood
Teacher Training For All?
Symposium: The Future of Further Education
Bibliography
Index