Higher Education (Education Matters)

Education & Teaching

Bligh, Donald

Schools & Teaching

UNKNO

Most teachers in post-secondary education have insufficient time to keep up to date in their own subject, let alone keep abreast of the widespread research on teaching. In this book the authors offer the most complete review of research into methods in college teaching to date. The book attempts to help teachers by focusing on seven major decisions in course preparation. It can be used at the training level to help those new to teaching or as the basis for discussion amongst more experienced teachers.

Seven Decisions when Teaching Students

Intellect Ltd

The twin volume of his classic, “What’s the Use of Lectures?”Anyone in education, industry, business or social services who uses discussion methods should buy this book. Its central maxim is: "begin with simple tasks in small groups for short periods of time. Then gradually increase their complexity, size and duration."To achieve this, Bligh describes with simple informative diagrams the steps to develop up to 23 discussion methods to teach problem solving, original thinking, decision-making, attitude change and interpersonal skills.

What¹s the Point in Discussion?

Politics & Social Sciences

McNay, Ian

Thomas, Harold

Social Sciences

<p>This book is aimed at parents who have no experience of higher education and whose children are about to enter university, or employers who are unaware of the changes that have taken place in higher education over the last decades and newly qualified lecturers who have only a basic grasp of the history and ideals of university education.</p>

Understanding Higher Education

Parenting & Relationships

Reference

"A comprehensive guide to the uses and possible abuses of the lecture method. Supported by copious research, Bligh offers a wealth of practical suggestions for making lectures more engaging and effective. Written in an accessible and helpful style, What's the Use of Lectures? should be required reading for all college teachers who use this method."  --Stephen Brookfield, Distinguished Professor, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota  "A rewarding read for anyone who lectures--experienced or not. I wish we had a book this engaging and this informative on every element of the teaching art."  --Michele Marincovich, assistant vice provost and director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Stanford University  "A source of great insight for people who teach.... Bligh has spent more time and energy than anyone else in coming to terms with a task that bothers many teachers and trainers.... His research is impeccable and his conclusions are immensely practical. The new edition will be much welcomed."  --Alex Main, founding coordinator of Academic Staff Development for the British Universities, Murdoch University, Australia  In this first American edition of a best-selling classic, Donald Bligh draws from decades of research and hands-on experience to help college and university teachers develop and use lectures effectively. What's the Use of Lectures? is an indispensable guide for anyone who aspires to be a skilled lecturer and teacher. It examines the nature of teaching and learning in a classroom lecture--describing how students learn, how much knowledge they retain, and how to enhance their attention and motivation. Bligh builds on this information to share strategies for creating organized, thoughtful, and effective lectures. Topics include taking notes, using handouts, practicing different formats and styles, obtaining feedback, overcoming difficulties, evaluating the lecture, and testing alternative methods when lecturing is not adequate. Also included are tables and diagrams to illustrate different approaches to lecturing.

What is the Use of Lectures?

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

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