Learning and Teaching in Higher Education: The Reflective Professional

by Greg Light, Roy Cox, Susanna C. Calkins

Around the world, higher education services are challenged by increased numbers and diversity of students, tougher demands for professional accountability, increasing calls for educational relevance and thinning resources. Learning and Teaching in Higher The Reflective Professional addresses key issues in the practice and theory of teaching and learning in the sector. The authors draw upon theory, practice and current research to provide a new way of thinking about the many aspects of learning and teaching in higher education, enabling the reader to critically reflect upon their teaching.

Genres: Education

360 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2001

Reviews

[Blanca Hindle]

This is a well written, comprehensive textbook on andragogical practices.

[Geoff Garnett]

A useful book promoting professionalism in higher education teaching, positioning it as learning for both the student and teacher and part of scholarship. The discussion of different genres of teaching allows reflection on past and future work and promotes concern for multiple dimensions of student learning. The writing was a bit stogy in parts and the generalized coverage made some things abstract but overall a thought provoking read and I will certainly be applying many of the ideas.