Making Learning Happen: A Guide for Post-Compulsory Education Contributor(s): Race, Phil (Author) |
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ISBN: 1446285952 ISBN-13: 9781446285954 Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd OUR PRICE: $164.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Learning Styles - Education | Educational Psychology - Education | Adult & Continuing Education |
Dewey: 370.152 |
LCCN: 2013951867 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.7" W x 9.6" (1.45 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: ′Refreshing, original and full of pragmatic, evidence-based advice... In my opinion this is the best book on learning and teaching available to teachers in H.E. and F.E. today. The environment has changed so quickly over recent years and Phil Race has not only kept abreast of the changes; he is way ahead.′ - Professor Ruth Pickford, Director of the Centre for Learning and Teaching, Leeds Metropolitan University In the age of digital communication, online learning and MOOCS, Higher Education Institutions need to be able to offer even more to their students. Updates to this third edition include:
This book is a valuable tool for lecturers and tutors in universities and colleges, post-16 teachers in secondary education, and educational managers. It also provides a useful resource for postgraduate students on higher and further education courses and staff development courses. Phil Race talks about Making Learning Happen A Q&A with Phil Race, author of Making Learning Happen Phil Race's 5 top tips for Making Learning Happen
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Contributor Bio(s): Race, Phil: - Professor Phil Race is passionate about helping people to learn successfully. Now retired from full-time employment, he runs workshops and gives keynotes throughout the UK and abroad, working with university and college staff on teaching, assessment and feedback methods. He is known for his highly participative style and humour, and getting participants working with post-its! He lives in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. His wife is Professor Sally Brown, known internationally for her work on fit-for-purpose assessment. Originally a scientist, Phil quickly became interested in teaching and assessment. He has worked at several universities, and is now Visiting Professor at Plymouth University and University Campus Suffolk. He was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2007, and in 2012 became a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He publishes widely, but regards 'Making Learning Happen' as the favourite of his many books. He can be contacted through his website: www.phil-race.co.uk |