On Becoming an Innovative University Teacher: Reflection in Action"This innovative and readable book is not something to be cherry-picked for quick hints and tips. It is a work to be read and re-read and savoured for its humanity, sagacity, practicality and reflection upon the all-important relationships between teaching and learning and the teacher and the learner." British Journal of Educational Technology "...a delightful and unusual reflective journey...the whole book is driven by a cycle of questions, examples, strategies and generalizations from the examples. In all, it is the clearest example of practise-what-you-preach that I have seen." “This is a unique book, written by a well-known figure in HE who has broad experience and a long track record as an exemplary and caring teacher…The book is unique because it is written in a very personal manner, with a sharing of the author’s varied experiences and great enthusiasm for the processes of teaching and communication.” “[Cowan’s] innovative approach to the authorship of a well researched and practical book is worthy of particular mention…Practitioners that are keen to allow spaces for innovative approaches to professional development in learners will find this text readable and thought provoking.” On Becoming an Innovative University Teacher shows readers how to plan and run innovative activities to engage their students in effective reflective learning. The book uses an unusual and accessible method: each chapter begins by posing a question with which university and college teachers can be expected to identify; then answers the question by presenting a series of examples, thereafter the writer frankly airs his own second thoughts on what he has offered. In the second edition of this popular book, Cowan maintains his relaxed and readable style, and the book features revised coverage to make it even more accessible and useful. The examples have been updated throughout and a new chapter looks at innovation and reflection in the context of contemporary higher education. This is key reading for all university teachers, whether new or experienced, who want to revitalise their teaching. |
Contents
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Chapter 02 What is Meant in Education by Reflecting? | 9 |
Chapter 03 What Does Reflection Have to Offer in Higher Education? | 29 |
Chapter 04 On What Models Can We Base Reflective Learning and Teaching? | 44 |
Chapter 05 How Does Analytical Reflection Affect Learning? | 66 |
Chapter 06 How Does Evaluative Reflection Affect Learning? | 81 |
Chapter 07 What Can We Do to Encourage Students to Reflect Effectively? | 100 |
Chapter 08 How Can You Adapt Ideas from My Teaching for Yours? | 121 |
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