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This book considers the importance of teaching excellence in higher education and why it is important to recognize it for the goal of improving student learning. It considers the essential attributes of excellence in teaching as well as the main current factors both internally and externally that are driving higher educational institutes to raise their quality of teaching. The book looks at some of the more popular latest teaching methodologies that academics can employ to promote deep learning and enable students to ultimately become independent learners.
Dr. Khan is currently a senior lecturer in Engineering Mathematics in the School of Engineering at the University of Central Lancashire. Dr. Khan is research active within the Centre for Fire Hazard Studies and in the area of Teaching and Learning on Pedagogic research.
Professor Gurbutt is the Director of the Centre for Collaborative Learning at the University of Central Lancashire. She is committed to widening participation, community engagement, collaborative education and service user engagement.
Professor Cragg is responsible for leading Buckinghamshire New University’s educational partnerships and external engagement with employers. She is also the lead for academic quality and strategic change programmes.
Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Importance of Teaching Excellence: What Matters?; Chapter 3 What Constitutes Teaching Excellence?; Chapter 4 Methodologies for Improving Teaching Excellence; Chapter 5 Conclusions; References; Index.