How to teach large groups / Andrew Corcoran (University of Nottingham, UK).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Corcoran, Andrew, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

How to guides (Cheltenham, UK)

How to guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Class size.

Teaching.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"In this insightful How to guide, Andrew Corcoran explores strategies for teaching large groups of students across a diverse range of contexts. Chapters present innovative approaches to common challenges, delving into key questions such as how to cater to each individual's learning needs while avoiding burnout. Adopting a practical approach, Corcoran draws on his own experiences teaching Business and Management to help educators improve levels of student engagement, manage their workloads and enjoy large group education. He analyses the complications of managing, delivering to, assessing and satisfying hundreds of students, and considers the ongoing challenges associated with growing class sizes in higher education. With detailed examples, model documents and essential teaching resources, the book equips instructors with a toolkit for transforming their methods of teaching at scale, whilst also underscoring the importance of teacher self-care and wellbeing. How to Teach Large Groups is a vital resource for teachers of undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing invaluable insights for those new to teaching as well as experienced educators looking to explore innovative techniques. It is also beneficial to those who manage and instruct teaching teams in higher education institutions"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents

Preface

1. Why are group sizes growing?

2. What complications do large groups bring?

3. Managing large groups

4. Delivering to large groups

5. Teaching techniques for large groups

6. Assessing and providing feedback to large groups

7. Satisfying large groups

8. Further reading.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035361434 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.