| Description |
170 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. An Introduction: the context of changes in class size.--THEORETICAL ISSUES.--2. Problems of Learning and Teaching in Large Classes.--3. Control and Independence.--4. Active Learning in Structured Lectures.--5. Introduction to Law : the workbook method.--6. Guided Reading in Biology: a Modified Keller System.--7. Teaching Introductory Physics: Techniques and Resources for Large Classes.--8. Retaining Field Study Experience despite Larger Classes.--9. Study Networks: Support Mechanisms for Large Groups of Part-Time Students.--10. Thinking Strategically: a Subjects Group's Attempts to Maintain Quality with Reduced Resources.--INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHANGE 11. Teaching Large Classes: the Institutional Perspective.--12. Improving Teaching and Learning in Large Classes |
| Summary |
This guide combines theory on teaching methodology with advice on good teaching practice in order to help teachers face the challenge of larger numbers of students in their classrooms. It includes a number of case studies which explore innovative teaching methods |
| Analysis |
Higher education institutions Teaching |
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Higher education institutions Teaching |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-166) and index |
| Subject |
Class size -- Great Britain.
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Classroom management.
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College teachers -- Workload.
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College teaching -- Great Britain.
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Education, Higher.
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| Author |
Gibbs, Graham.
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Jenkins, Alan, 1940-
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| LC no. |
92220509 |
| ISBN |
0749406003 |
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