
Teaching and Learning in Further Education
Diversity and change
Routledge (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 6. December 2012
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-415-62316-2 (ISBN)
Description
Teaching and Learning in Further Education is established as an authoritative, wide-ranging introductory text for those training to work in the further education, post-compulsory education and lifelong learning sectors. It offers an easy to read picture of the practitioner's everyday working life, a thorough historical account of the FE context and excellent advice on how to improve practice and enhance professional development. Essential topics covered include:
Key theorists
Teaching strategies
Assessment issues
The diverse curriculum
The nature of the student body
Blended learning and virtual learning
E-assessment and personal records of achievement
The fourth edition will be significantly updated in light of the latest research into teaching and learning, as well as extensive changes in the field including: Revision to the professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector; increased provision of HE in FE; the introduction of functional skills and the 14-19 Diploma and the shifting nature of vocational qualifications.
Illustrated throughout by case studies and vignettes, and supported by reflective actitities and references to well respected research and literature, Teaching and Learning in Further Education is an essential text to be used throughout an FE tutor's journey from trainee to qualified lecturer.
Key theorists
Teaching strategies
Assessment issues
The diverse curriculum
The nature of the student body
Blended learning and virtual learning
E-assessment and personal records of achievement
The fourth edition will be significantly updated in light of the latest research into teaching and learning, as well as extensive changes in the field including: Revision to the professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector; increased provision of HE in FE; the introduction of functional skills and the 14-19 Diploma and the shifting nature of vocational qualifications.
Illustrated throughout by case studies and vignettes, and supported by reflective actitities and references to well respected research and literature, Teaching and Learning in Further Education is an essential text to be used throughout an FE tutor's journey from trainee to qualified lecturer.
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Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Further/Vocational Education, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate
Illustrations
14 s/w Abbildungen, 13 s/w Tabellen
13 Tables, black and white; 14 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
552 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-62316-2 (9780415623162)
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Persons
Prue Huddleston is Emeritus Professor, and formerly Director, at the Centre for Education and Industry, University of Warwick, UK.
Lorna Unwin is Professor of Vocational Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.
Lorna Unwin is Professor of Vocational Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK.
Author
University of Warwick, UK
Institute of Education, University of London, UK
Content
Part 1. Further education in context 1. Where will I teach? 2. The student body: Who will I teach? 3. Diverse curricula and qualifications: What will I teach? Part 2 Teaching and learning 4. The process of learning 5. Teaching strategies 6. Assessment and recording achievement Part 3. Professional development 7. Evaluation, reflection and research 8. Professional development