Becker, Lucinda M. 1963- creator Denicolo, Pam. text London SAGE 2013 monographic eng

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viii, 163 p. ; 24 cm. 1. Introduction : Ways to use this book -- 2. Why teach? : How much can I handle? ; How might I start to teach? ; Research seminars -- 3. Seminar presentations to your peers : Research seminar opportunities ; Why contribute to a research seminar? ; Preparing the right material ; Getting the tone right ; Maximising the benefits -- 4. Leading an undergraduate seminar : Allow students the freedom to express an opinion, even the 'wrong' opinion ; Allow students to ask questions, even the 'wrong' questions ; Allow you to talk through a topic, even the 'wrong' topic ; Allow you to share your expertise, even the 'wrong' expertise ; Why lead a seminar? ; Your role as educator ; Setting objectives for seminars ; Getting the timing right ; Encouraging discussion -- 5. Dynamic learning environments : Preparing your material ; Judging and balancing time ; Structuring your aims and objectives ; A series of dynamic learning events ; Techniques for encouraging engagement ; Recording events ; Peer support and assessment -- 6. Lectures : Why give a lecture? ; Getting the brief ; Thinking in context ; Lecture performance ; Teaching aids ; Interactivity ; Learning hurdles ; Timing the preparation ; Decisions to make ; Show you care ; Preparing to write the lecture ; Planning the lecture ; Writing the lecture ; Getting your timing right ; Practising ; Nerves ; Reflections -- 7. Productive teaching aids : Do you need teaching aids? ; What options do you have? -- 8. Handling assessment : A special note about evaluation ; The marking rhythm ; Marking criteria ; Setting examination questions ; Moderation and double marking ; Written feedback ; Tutorials. Lucinda Becker, Pam Denicolo. College teaching LB 2331 9781446256046 (hbk.) 1446256049 (hbk.) 1446256057 (pbk.) 9781446256053 (pbk.) 2012947043 DLC 231116 20231116132854.0 17429468