Making Learning Happen
A Guide for Post-Compulsory Education
- Phil Race - Independent Consultant
Learning & Cognition
In the age of digital communication, online learning and MOOCS, Higher Education Institutions need to be able to offer even more to their students.
Centred around Phil Race's well-known 'ripples on a pond' model, this accessible discussion of post-compulsory education identifies the fundamental factors underpinning successful learning and clearly shows you how to help students learn effectively.
Updates to this third edition include:
- practical ‘tips for students’ to help you engage your group
- discussion of four literacies students need
- comparative discussion of different forms of assessment
- increased coverage of peer observation and evidence-based practice
- advice on making lectures unmissable
- online resources including printable checklists for use in class
- link to a video interview with the author
This book is a valuable tool for lecturers and tutors in universities and colleges, post-16 teachers in secondary education, and educational managers. It also provides a useful resource for postgraduate students on higher and further education courses and staff development courses.
Phil Race gives keynotes on assessment, feedback, learning and teaching, and runs interactive training workshops for staff and students in universities, colleges and other organizations throughout the UK and abroad.
A useful publication that can be used for the level 4 and 5 learners. Good use of case studies and examples where readers can reflect and apply in their own teaching setting.
A useful book for students at Masters level.
I like this book a lot. Phil Race being a teacher himself adds a realistic approach to current teaching methods that include contemporary thinking around on-line courses. Maybe a bit too much for an Award course, but a 'must read' for higher teacher training courses.
The book although covering many excellent concepts does not fall within the remit of my module, I have passed it to another lecturer to consider for their module
A must have read for all those with an interest in further education teaching and learning.
A very useful book with many tips that would direct academics who are especially new to the academia to be effective teachers.
I enjoyed reading this book and using it to further inform my teaching.
The structure of the book is logical and easy to follow. I love the improved chapter content which ensures the book is current.
I particularly like chapter 9 ‘What can I do when?’ as it answers a lot of the questions new teachers ask.
I will certainly be recommending this book.
Ann Gravells
www.anngravells.co.uk
Fantastic texts that is so easy to read and understand. Race does it again!
An excellent underpinning knowledge book
very readable book with lots of easy to follow support to improve teaching.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Table 3.1-Putting learning outcomes to work
Fig 3.2-Start by thinking about evidence of achievement
Fig 4.5-Towards assessment as learning the ‘interrogation’ grid
Fig 5.5-Feedback Form On submitting your first essay on a course
Fig 5.6-Feedback Form Reflecting on tutor feedback on your essay
Fig 6.5-Student self-assessment checklist to use after a lecture
Fig 8.3-Example of an observation pro forma
Fig 8.4-Example of a simpler observation pro forma
Fig 8.5-Example of a formal record of an observation
Fig 8.6-Example of a self-reflective checklist
1.Tips for students - how to do uni (Chapter 1)
2. Tips for you, and your students - helping learners to make learning happen (C
3. Tips for students - using learning outcomes (Chapter 3)
4. Tips for students - assessments (Chapter 4)
5. Tips for students - making the most of your feedback (Chapter 5)
6. Tips for students - getting the most from lectures (Chapter 6)
7. Tips for students - getting the most from small-group learning (Chapter 7)
8. Tips for you, and your students - peer observation (Chapter 8)
