Teaching, learning and study skills : a guide for tutors / Tom Burns and Sandra Sinfield.

ISBN:

9781412900690

Title:

Author:

Burns, Tom.

Personal Author:

Burns, Tom.

Publication Information:

London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, c2004.

Physical Description:

ix, 273 p. : ill ; 25 cm.

Series:

Sage study skills

Series Title:

Sage study skills

Contents:

Introduction and how to use this book 00 University teaching, widening particpation and study skills -- How to assess - a short preface on assessment -- How to understand our students -- How to promote an effective transition to HE -- How to promote student self-confidence -- How to promote effective organisation and time management -- How to promote effective research and reading strategies -- How to promote effective note-making -- How to promote effective presentations and seminars -- How to promote effective writing -- How to promote effective revision and exam techniques -- How to promote effective group work -- How to promote reflective practice -- How to promote overall success.

Subject Term:

College student orientation.

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Format:

Books

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2004

Publication Information:

London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, c2004.

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′This is an essential guide for anyone aspiring to teach in Higher Education in the UK. Not just because it is packed with practical tips and even lecture notes but crucially because it explains the nature of university teaching in the wake of the ′widening participation′ agenda... In summary this book is well worth reading′ - Educate Journal

This is a book for tutors, lecturers and teachers in further and higher education, who need to teach their students how to study, learn and communicate effectively. Based around the same techniques and contents as Tom and Sandra′s book Essential Study Skills, which is itself based on many years experience of teaching and mentoring students in higher education, this book is intended to work with traditional and non-traditional students.

The material will be suitable for institutions concerned with widening participation; with student retention; with quality enhancement; with equal opportunities and with professional and staff development. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!

Introduction - and How to Use This Book

University Teaching, Widening Participation and Study Skills

How to Assess - A Short Preface on Assessment

How to Understand Our Students

How to Promote an Effective Transition to University - and Raise Student Awareness of What Is Expected of Them

How to Promote Student Self-Confidence

How to Promote Effective Organization and Time Management

How to Promote Effective Research and Reading Strategies

How to Promote Effective Note-Making

How to Promote Effective Presentations and Seminars

How to Promote Effective Writing

How to Support Effective Revision and Exam Techniques

How to Support Effective Group Work

How to Promote Reflective Practice

How to Promote Overall Success

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