International Perspectives on Teaching Excellence in Higher Education

Taylor & Francis

International Perspectives on Teaching Excellence in Higher EducationImproving Knowledge and Practice\nAuthor(s): Alan Skelton\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138973206, 978-1138973206\nSynopsis\nThere has been an explosion of interest in teaching excellence in higher education. Once labelled the poor relation of the research/teaching divide, teaching is now firmly on the policy agenda; pressure on institutions to improve the quality of teaching has never been greater and significant funding seeks to promote teaching excellence in higher education institutions.\n\nThis book constitutes the first serious scrutiny of how and why it should be achieved. International perspectives from educational researchers, award winning teachers, practitioners and educational developers consider key topics, including:\n\npolicy initiatives\nresearch-led teaching\nteaching excellence and scholarship\nthe significance of academic .