Supporting students through high-quality teaching : inspiring practices for university teachers / Satu Tuomainen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tuomainen, Satu, author.

Series:

Springer texts in education

Springer Texts in Education Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher.

Developmental studies programs.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.).

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2023.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Contents

About the Author

List of Figures

List of Tables

1: Teacher First

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Becoming a (Good) University Teacher

1.3 About the Book

1.4 Introduction to the Chapters

References

2: Teaching in Finland

2.1 Finnish Higher Education

2.2 The Finnish Education System and Its Teachers

2.3 Finnish Teacher Education

2.4 Teacher Ethics

2.5 The University Teacher in Finland

2.6 Finnish University Teacher Identity

2.7 Pedagogical Advancements in Finnish University Teaching

References

3: Teaching Quality, Good Teaching and Excellent Teaching

3.1 Quality in Teaching

3.2 Defining Good or Effective Teaching

3.3 Excellent Teaching and Teaching Excellence

3.4 Teaching Awards: Who Decides on Excellence?

3.5 Students as Key

3.6 Finnish Students ́Views of Teaching Quality

4: Professional Development for Inspired and Inspiring Teaching

4.1 Various Methods for Professional Development

4.2 Higher Education Research as Professional Development

4.3 Importance of Reflective Practice

4.4 Pedagogical Education and Training

4.5 Supporting Peers Through Pedagogical Development and Leadership

5: Student-Centred Teaching to Support Learning

5.1 Student-Centred Teaching and Learning

5.2 Learning Theories to Support Students

5.3 Applying Learning Theories to Teaching and Learning

5.4 Recognising and Valuing Students ́Non-formal and Informal Learning

5.5 Engaging Students in the Learning Process

5.6 Case Example of Engaging Finnish Students

5.6.1 Set the Tone Pre-course

5.6.2 Break the Ice in the First Session

5.6.3 Establish Your Course Values Early

5.6.4 Second Session and Onwards

5.6.5 Assess and Reflect

6: Supportive Assessment and Feedback Practices

6.1 Assessment as Part of Education

6.2 Clear and Fair

6.3 Assessment Methods for Learning

6.4 Student Concerns

6.5 Peer Assessment and Self-Assessment

6.6 Feedback and Feedforward

6.7 Finnish Views on Higher Education Assessment and Feedback

7: Supporting Diverse and International Students

7.1 Diversity in Higher Education

7.2 Inclusive Pedagogy to Address Diversity

7.3 Eight Steps Towards Inclusiveness

7.4 Diversity in Finnish Higher Education

7.5 The Joy and Challenge of International Classrooms

7.6 Internationalisation in Finnish Higher Education

7.7 Considerations in English-Medium Instruction

7.8 Be There for All Students

8: Instructional Communication

8.1 The Impact of Effective Communication in Instruction

8.2 Clarity in Teaching

8.3 Promoting Active Learning

8.4 Positive Atmosphere Through Communication

8.5 Adapting Approach and Content to Disciplines

8.6 Example Discipline: English for Academic Purposes

Notes:

Description based upon online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed September 4th, 2023).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9: Interviews with Award-Winning University Lecturers

Other Format:

Print version: Tuomainen, Satu Supporting Students Through High-Quality Teaching

ISBN:

9783031398445

3031398440

OCLC:

1396062885

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.