Introduces all teachers to the variety of approaches, techniques, theories, and methods of teaching; looks at the many teaching techniques that can be called upon at different times and in different situations; and explores how each technique can be used successfully. An introduction to the techniques, theories and methods of teaching from facilitating problem-based learning to the role of lectures, this book explores the issues that underpin interpersonal methods of teaching. It contains material on e-moderating (teaching online), issues surrounding discipline and teaching, and ethical dimensions of teaching. List of illustrations vii Notes on contributors viii Preface to second edition x Preface to first edition xii PART I 1(70) 1 Teaching in a changing world 3(13) PETER JARVIS 2 Teaching: an art or a science (technology)? 16(12) PETER JARVIS 3 Teaching styles and teaching methods 28(11) PETER JARVIS 4 Ethics and teaching: exploring the relationship between teacher and taught 39(14) PETER JARVIS 5 Radical and feminist pedagogies 53(18) JULIA PREECE AND COLIN GRIFFIN PART II 71(118) 6 Didacticism: lectures and lecturing 73(17) COLIN GRIFFIN 7 The Socratic method 90(8) PETER JARVIS 8 Facilitation and facilitator style 98(16) JOSIE GREGORY 9 Principles of experiential education 114(16) JOSIE GREGORY 10 Experiential methods of teaching and learning 130(17) PAUL TOSEY 11 Practice-based and problem-based learning 147(10) PETER JARVIS 12 Mentoring: the art of teaching and learning 157(12) GILL NICHOLLS 13 The learning community: a strategic dimension of teaching and learning? 169(20) PAUL TOSEY PART III 189(60) 14 Assessment in post-compulsory education 191(14) LINDA MERRICKS 15 Assessment of experiential learning in higher education 205(19) JOSIE GREGORY 16 Transforming learners through open and distance learning 224(13) PETER JARVIS 17 The professionalisation of teaching 237(12) PETER JARVIS Index 249