Teaching for Learning Gain in Higher Education

This book offers valuable insights and strategies for enhancing teaching and learning in higher education, focusing on student engagement and motivation.

In Teaching for Learning Gain in Higher Education, readers will find practical advice that can be directly applied to enhance educational settings. This resource provides a variety of materials and methods aimed at improving teaching, learning, and assessment specifically tailored for higher education. By focusing on student-centric approaches, the book addresses the crucial aspects of engaging students in their own learning processes.

The text delves into ways to enhance students’ learning strategies, ultimately leading to greater learning gains. It poses essential questions regarding how educators can assist students in constructing their own meanings and knowledge hierarchies. Grounded in educational and psychological theory, the book investigates nine cognitive approaches that have proven effective, while also discussing how to foster and sustain motivation among students.

Teaching for Learning Gain in Higher Education unpacks the concept of learning gain in a manner that is both accessible and constructive. With chapters covering the nature of higher learning gain, theories and practices in higher education, and challenges faced in distance and blended learning programs, this book is a comprehensive guide. It serves as an essential resource for anyone involved in teaching within higher education, focusing on promoting self-regulated learning to enhance student outcomes.