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An A-Z of Creative Teaching in Higher Education
- Sylvia Ashton - Independent Educational Consultant
- Rachel Stone - Sheffield Hallam University, UK
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'A must-read for teachers in HE'
The second edition of this well-received book provides friendly and informative support for staff as they develop their teaching to fit the rapidly changing landscape of higher education.
The text addresses common issues faced by teachers in HE and includes case studies and practical, imaginative suggestions across all disciplines. The book also takes a critical approach to exploring topical themes, and highlights important and recent theory in the field.
This new edition includes an increased focus on teaching and learning online , new content on decolonising the curriculum and many more updates throughout.
Sylvia Ashton is an independent education consultant. Rachel Stone is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and teaches on the Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice.
An inspirational book which you can dip into to refresh old habits, look for new ideas and add some joy to your teaching!
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In order to prepare today’s students to engage with tomorrow’s world, governments, schools and universities need to prioritise creativity in education – both creative teaching (teacher centred) and teaching for creativity (learner centred). Creativity is a life skill; it can help students learn to live with uncertainty and use their personal creativity to thrive. This chapter examines students’ and lecturers’ conceptions of creativity, their creative engagement in teaching and learning, and the nature of creative pedagogical practice. In so doing, it argues for a fuller consideration of the possibilities and potential of teaching creatively and teaching for creativity. It highlights in particular the significance of motivation, passion, and recognizing one’s own creativity, and argues that increased attention urgently needs to be paid to creative teaching and learning in the academy.
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