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Teaching resources

There is a vast range of print and web-based material available on the theory and practice of teaching and the support of learning. What follows is a sample of resources which have proved to be useful for generating ideas and supporting reflection in the delivery of teaching and facilitation of learning in Higher Education.

Print-based materials

  • The Tips series by Phil Race
  • The 53 series by Graham Gibbs, Sue Habeshaw and Trevor Habeshaw
  • Race, P. (2001) The Lecturer’s Toolkit Kogan Page
  • Fry, H., Ketteridge, S. and Marshall, S. (2003) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Kogan Page
  • Ramsden, P. (2003) Learning to Teach in Higher Education Routledge Falmer

Journals

The library also subscribes to many journals which focus on teaching and learning in Higher Education both from the research perspective and the practitioner standpoint. The following have some particularly useful articles for the purposes of reflecting on practice:

  • Active Learning in Higher Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education
  • Higher Education Journal
  • Journal of Further and Higher Education
  • Studies in Higher Education

Web-based resources

Given the enormous number of resources available on the web, the following is only a selection of key websites which have been recommended by experienced practitioners. In some instances, they provide advice and guidance specifically for Teaching Assistants.

Higher Education Academy (HEA)

The national body for the support of teaching and learning in Higher Education. The HEA has developed a Professional Standards framework for those engaged in teaching and supporting student learning in UK universities. It provides and accredits opportunities for individuals to gain professional recognition as well as providing supporting resources for professional development. It’s also worth keeping an eye on the HEA website for calls for bids for small grants.

EvidenceNet

The HEA’s website of current evidence relating to teaching and learning in Higher Education. The repository of resources is categorised according to discipline as well as theme and type of resource. In addition, the EvidenceNet site gives details of events and of networks which focus on particular aspects of practice-based evidence.

JISC (Joint Information Systems Committee)

“Through research, innovation and piloting, JISC helps universities and colleges to develop flexible and creative curricula that harness the benefits of modern digital technologies. We aim to ensure that teachers are confident in using these new technologies and are able to make effective use of them in all aspects of course design, development and delivery.” (JISC web site)

The JISC website provides links to a range of briefing papers and podcasts as well as information on JISC funded projects.

 

Plagiarism Advisory Service

The Plagiarism Advisory Service provides advice and resources for academics on issues relating to teaching and assessment in FE and HE, focusing on addressing concerns about plagiarism. The site contains useful resources on citation and referencing.

Oxford Brookes Centre for Staff and Learning Development

The Oxford Brookes Centre for Staff and Learning Development website is well-established, with links to case studies, briefing papers, videos and podcasts and well as information about courses run by the centre and open to members of other institutions. 

Merlot

The Merlot website is a searchable collection of peer-reviewed online resources for university educators. Many of the resources are available through a Creative Commons License for incorporating into one’s own teaching.

Infed

While the Infed website is aimed at those involved in informal education, lifelong learning and social action, it also provides an excellent introduction to some key thinkers and ideas in educational theory and practice.