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Essential Reading (in Library)
Fry, H., Ketteridge, S, and Marshall, S. (2008) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (3rd Edition) London, Routledge (Also as e book)
Light G, Cox, R. and Calkin, S. (2009) Learning and Teaching in Higher Education The Reflective Professional London Sage
Murray, R. (2008) The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Maidenhead, Mc Graw Hill (e book)
Norton, L. (2008) Action Research in Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide to Conducting Pedagogical Research in Universities London, Routledge
Race, P (2007) The Lecturer’s Toolkit, (3rd edition), London: Kogan Page. (Also as e book)
Useful references
Action Learning and Research
Backx, C (2008)*The use of a case study approach to teaching and group work to promote autonomous learning, transferable skills and attendance, Practice and Evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 3 (1), 68-83 (
McGill, I & Beaty, L. (2001) Action learning. London: Kogan Page
Norton, L. (2008) Action Research in Teaching and Learning: A Practical Guide to Conducting Pedagogical Research in Universities London, Routledge
Radnor, H (2002) Researching your professional practice. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Blended Learning and e learning
Bates, A. W. (2011) Managing Technology in Higher Education: Strategies for Transforming Teaching and Learning. John Wiley and Sons (e-book)
Beetham, H. and Sharpe, R. (Eds) (2007) Rethinking Pedagogy for a digital Age. Designining and Delivering e Learning London Routledge.
Boys, J. and Ford, P. (2008) The e Revolution and Post-Compulsory Education. London Routledge
Ko, S. and Rossen, S. (2008) Teaching Online: A practical Guide. London Routledge
Mason, R. and Rennie, F. (2008) e-Learning and Social Network Handbook. London, Routledge.
Salmon, G (2002) E-tivities; the key to active online learning. London: Routledge Falmer.
Salmon, G (2004) E-moderating: the guide to teaching and learning online (2nd ed). London: Routledge Falmer.
Salmon, G and Edirisingha, P (2008) Podcasting for Learning in Universities Buckingham OU Press
Wankel, C. (2009) Higher Education in Virtual Worlds: Teaching and Learning in Second LifeBradford Emerald Group (e book)
Design and planning of learning activities and/or programmes of study.
Baume, D (2003) Designing courses and modules.
Biggs, J. (2003) Teaching for Quality Learning at University (chapter 2 “Constructing learning by aligning teaching: constructive alignment). OU Press: Maidenhead.
Biggs, J. (2003) Teaching for Quality Learning at University (chapter 3 “Formulating and Clarifying Curriculum Objectives). OU Press: Maidenhead.
Fry, H., Ketteridge, S, and Marshall, S. (2008) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (3rd Edition) London, Routledge
Jackson, N, Wisdom, J and Shaw, M (2003) Guide for Busy Academics: Using Learning Outcomes to Design. Available at
Kahn, P. and O’Rourke, K. 2004. Guide to curriculum design: enquiry-based learning,
Ramsden, P. (2003) (2nd Edition) Learning to Teach in Higher Education. London: Routledge Falmer.
Shaw, M. (2002) Contexts for Curriculum Design : working with external pressures. Available at
Teaching and/or supporting student learning
Barkley, E, Cross, K & Major, C (2005) Collaborative learning techniques. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Baume, D. (2003) First Words on Teaching and Learning.
Baume, D (2004) Managing Classroom Difficulties.
Light G, Cox, R. and Calkin, S. (2009) Learning and Teaching in Higher EducationThe Reflective Professional London Sage
Kreber C. (Editor) 2009 The University and it's Disciplines. Teaching and Learning within and Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries. London Routledge
Littlejohn, A and Higgison, C (2003) E-learning Series no 3: A Guide for Teachers.
Marshall, S (1999) “Supervising Projects and Dissertations”, in Fry, H., Ketteridge, S and Marshall, S (eds.) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in HE. Kogan Page: London (pp 108-119).
Race, P (2006) The Lecturer’s Toolkit, (3rd edition), London: Kogan Page.
Assessment and giving feedback to learners
Bamber, V. (2009) Enhancing Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Curriculum in Higher Education (e book)
Baume, D. (2002) Assessing Group Work.
Biggs, J. (2003) Teaching for Quality Learning at University (chapter 9 “Assessing for learning quality II: practice”). OUP: Maidenhead.
Brown, S & Glasner, A (1999) Assessment matters in higher education. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Campbell, A. and Norton, L. (2007) Learning, Teaching and Assessing in Higher Education: Developing Reflective Practice (Teaching in Higher Education): Developing Reflective Practice London, Learning Matters Limited
Gibbs, J. and Tang, C. (2007) Teaching for Quality Learning at University OU Press McGraw Hill
Irons, A. (2007) Enhancing Learning through Formative Assessment and Feedback. London Routledge
Jarvis, P, Holford, J & Griffin, C (2003) The theory and practice of learning (2nd ed). Abingdon: Routledge Falmer.
Rust, C (2002) Purposes and principles of assessment.
Race, P (2003) The Lecturer’s Toolkit (“Feedback and Assessment” pp 68-80.
Student Enhanced Learning through Effective Feedback
Developing effective environments and student support and guidance.
Personal Development PlanningGuides for Busy Academics: PDP
Planet Special Edition: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (designed for Geography Subject Network but provides a good overview of issues
Race, P (2001) The Lecturer’s Toolkit (chapter 5 “Resource based learning”). Kogan Page: London.
Wallace, J (1999) Supporting and Guiding Students, in Fry, H., Ketteridge, S and Marshall, S (eds.) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in HE. Kogan Page: London (pp 175-187).
Integration of scholarship, research and professional activities with teaching and supporting learning.
Brew, A. (2007, April). Research and teaching from the students’ perspective. Paper presented at: Research and Teaching: Closing the Divide. Paper presented at the International Colloquium in Winchester, England, UK.
Fry, H., Ketteridge, S and Marshall, S (1999) “Understanding Student Learning” in Fry, H., Ketteridge, S and Marshall, S (eds.) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in HE. Kogan Page: London (pp 21-40)
Garde-Hansen, J., and B. Calvert. (2007) Developing a research culture in the undergraduate curriculum. Active Learning in Higher Education 8(2), 105-116.
Healey, M. and Jenkins, A. (2009) Developing Undergraduate Research and Inquiry. York: The Higher Education Academy.
Jenkins A “Designing a curriculum that values a research-based approach to student learning”
Jenkins, A., M. Healey, and R. Zetter. (2007). Linking teaching and research in disciplines and departments. York: Higher Education Academy.
MacFarlane, B. and Hughes, G. (2009) Turning teachers into academics? The role of educational development in fostering synergy between teaching and research. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 46(1) 5-14.
Spronken-Smith, R. And Harland, T. (2009) Learning to teach with problem-based learning. Active Learning in Higher education 10(2), 138-153.
Reflective Practice
Biggs, J. (2003) Teaching for Quality Learning at University (chapter 12 “The Reflective Teacher”. OUP: Maidenhead.
Brockbank, A & McGill, I (1998) Facilitating reflective learning in higher education. Bucks: Open University Press.
Cowan, J. (2006) On Becoming an Innovative University Teacher: Reflection in Action Buckingham SRHE
Moon, J (2000) Reflection in learning and professional development: theory and practice. London: RoutledgeFalmer.
Moon, J (1999) Learning journals: a handbook for academics, students and professional development. London: Kogan Page.
Schon, D (1991) The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. London: Temple Smith.
Evaluation of practice and continuing professional development.
Baume, D (2006) Monitoring and Evaluating Teaching.
Fullerton, H (1999) “Observation of Teaching” in Fry, H, Marshall, S and Ketteridge, S (eds.) A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Kogan Page: London (pp. 220-234)
Beatty, L (2003) Action Learning, available at
Partington, P (1999) “Continuing Professional Development” in Fry, H, Marshall, S and Ketteridge, S (eds.) A Handbook for
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Kogan Page: London (pp. 247-262)
Race, P (2001) The Lecturer’s Toolkit (chapter 6 “Looking After Yourself”. Kogan Page: London.
Research into learning and teaching in higher education
Cousin, G. (2008) Researching Learning in Higher Education: An Introduction to Contemporary Methods and Approaches. London Routledge
Problem-based learning
Barrett, T., Mac Labhrainn, I. and Fallon H (Eds) 2005. Handbook of enquiry and problem-based Learning: Irish case studies and international perspectives, Center for Excellence in Learning and teaching, NUI Galway and All Ireland Society for Higher Education (AISHE), Dublin
Boud, D, and Feletti, G. (eds.) (1997) The Challenge of Problem-Based Learning (2nd ed.) (London: Kogan Page).
Centre for Excellence in Enquiry Based Learning, Manchester University:
Donnelly, R. (2006) Blended problem-based learning for teacher education: lessons learnt. Learning Media and Technology. 31 2 (pp. 93-116)
Garde-Hanson, J. and Calvert, B. (2007) Developing a research culture in the undergraduate curriculum. Active Learning in HigherEducation 8 (2) pp. 105-116
Ginty, A. (2007) Problem-based learning
Gossman, P., Stewart, T., Jaspers, M. and Chapman, B. (2007) Integrating web-delivered problem-based learning scenarios to the curriculum Active Learning in Higher Education 8, 2 139:153.
Higher Education Academy (2009) Subject Specific Guide: Problem Based Learning in Sport, Leisure and Social Sciences. Available at:
MacAndrew S., Walsh, L. And Oyudemi, K. (2008) Problem based learning in practice: listening to the lecturers SHEER Final Report. Higher Education Academy Available at:
Mills, D. (2008) Sharing ideas and research in social sciences learning and teaching. Online paper for Higher Education Academy Sociology, Anthropology and Politics. Available at: [accessed 18th August 2008].
Moust, J. H. C. , Van Berkel, H. J. M. & Schmidt, H. G. (2005) ‘Signs of Erosion: Reflections on Three Decades of Problem-based Learning at Maastricht University’, Higher Education 50 665–83.
NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science, 300 N. Lee Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22314. 1-800-777-5227.Norman, G. R. and Schmidt, H. (1992) The psychological basis of problem-based learning. Academic Medicine, 67 (9), 557-565.
Prince, J . (2005) ‘Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research’, Journal of Education 93(3): 223–31.
Savery, J. R. and Duffy, T. M. (1995) Problem-based learning: An instructional model and its constructivist framework. Educational Technology, 35, 31-7.
Savin-Baden, M. and Howell-Major, C (2004) Foundations of problem-based learning. Buckingham: SRHE/Open University Press.
Savin-Baden, M. (2007) A Practical Guide to Problem-Based Learning Online. London Routledge
Schwartz P., Mennin, S. & Webb, G. (Eds.) (2001) Problem-Based Learning: Case Studies, Experience and Practice (London: Kogan Page).
Useful Websites PBL
CILASS (Univ of Sheffield):
McMaster University health Sciences:
PEPBL site links to other useful resources:
University of Manchester PBL site:
SHEER Final Report on research into lecturers perceptions of PBL for HEA:
Centre for Excellence in Enquiry Based Learning University of Manchester
Useful websites Learning and Teaching
Healey, M. (2010). Annotated references on active learning,
UK Centres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning emphasising active learning and inquiry and research-based learning
- Sheffield Hallam University, the Centre for Promoting Learner Autonomy (
- University of Gloucestershire, the Centre for Active Learning in Geography, Environment and Related Disciplines (
- University of Durham Active Learning in Computing (ALiC) (
- University of Manchester, Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning (
- University of Oxford Centre for Excellence in Preparing for Academic Practice (
- University of Plymouth Experiential learning in environmental and natural sciences (
- University of Reading Centre for Excellence in Teaching & Learning in Applied Undergraduate Research Skills (
- University of Sheffield, Centre for Inquiry-based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences (CILASS) (
- University of Surrey, Surrey Centre for Excellence in Professional Training and Education (SCEPTrE) (
- Universities of Warwick and Oxford Brookes, The Reinvention Centre for Undergraduate Research (
Seven of these have formed the Learning Through Enquiry Alliance (LTEA)
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