Inspiring Academics

1st Edition

By Iain Hay

Publication Date: Mar 1, 2011

ISBN:0335237428 / 9780335237425

Language: English

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Imprint: Open University Press Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: 9.1 X 6 Inches (US)

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Inspiring Academics draws on the experience and expertise of award-winning university teachers to illuminate exemplary teaching practice. It is structured around five core themes: inspiring learning, command of the field, assessment for independent learning, student development and scholarship.

Mirroring the vast range of practices and characteristics that constitute high quality teaching, 26 distinguished scholars from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA recount and reflect on the personal and professional circumstances that have made them great teachers. Through its autoethnographic approach, this book provides captivating and illuminating personal explorations of the 'hows and whys' of excellent university teaching.

Opening doors

Part 1: Approaches to teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn

Mindfulness and presence in teaching and learning
The art of loving and learning: Erich Fromm and the learning (of) transformation
I teach as the mountains teach me
The what, why and how of inspiring learning
Your skin or mine? A living drama in interprofessional education

Part 2: Developing curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field

The meaning and evolution of teaching excellence: A 'radical' case study from Radford University, Virginia
No magic needed: Designing instruction for learning - a case study
On scholarly teaching - a personal account
Destinations and pathways: The curriculum challenge

Part 3: Approaches to assessment and feedback that foster independent learning

An assortment of small anomalies
Beyond the classroom walls: Using assessment strategies to foster independent learning
In the lion's den: teaching and assessing medical ethics
Upgrading teaching and assessment in a traditional medical course

Part 4: Respecting and supporting the development of students as individuals

"I am a writer": Unlocking fear and releasing possibility in the classroom
Seeing the tree in the midst of the forest: Respecting and supporting the development of students as individuals
A classroom of colleagues
Extending the reach of higher education inside and outside the classroom
Personalizing the student experience

Part 5: Scholarly activities that influence and enhance learning and teaching

Exploring the 'inner' and 'outer' worlds: Steps along a scholarly journey
Integrating a sustainable academic career around scholarly learning and teaching activities
Useful sharing
Excellence in scholarship in teaching: Some reflections
From fear to flourish