Overview

Introducing a fresh approach to conceptualising and actioning high-quality teaching in higher education, this essential volume fills a gap in current literature by expanding beyond the mere ‘delivery’ of teaching. Instead, it offers an evidence-based discussion of ‘artistry’ and demonstrates how this may be applied successfully within a higher education setting to enable better student learning. Key concepts such as improvisation, embodiment, knowing oneself and one’s students, and a compassionate and relational approach to facilitating learning are unpacked throughout. Filled with practical examples based on scholarship and experience from and applicable to a wide range of disciplines, The Artistry of Teaching in Higher Education is divided into three distinct parts which explore: Creativity, improvisation and context; Authenticity and professional identity; Developing the artistry of teaching. An essential read for teachers, senior management, educational developers, and policy makers alike, this book acts as a call to action within higher education institutions to support and create space for learning, creativity and innovation, to the benefit of the development of their teachers’ expertise.

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Author:   Helen King (University of the West of England, Bristol, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.660kg
ISBN:  

9781032569536

ISBN 10:   1032569530
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   13 August 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Creativity, Improvisation and Context; 1. Taking the “art” in “artistry” literally: an art-based theory of teaching expertise; 2. Blackholes and Revelations: understanding everyday creativity in higher education teacher practice; 3. The embodied realm of teaching; 4. Expertise is . . . never having to say you are sorry: academic development and the artistry of improvisation; 5. The artistry of teaching as culturally self-aware, learning-centred, imaginative co-creation; Part II: Authenticity and Professional Identity; 6. Authenticity in delivering contextual pedagogy and materials in cyber security; 7. Developing online communities of practice through relational pedagogy; 8. The MIPA model of professional identities of dance teachers: negotiating professional identities in and across higher education; 9. From disciplinary expertise to academic artistry: the shifting professional identity, expertise and artistry of the programme leader; 10. The many identities of a Learning Technologist (and how to make the most of them); Part III: Developing the Artistry of Teaching; 11. Developing the artistry of teaching and approaches to learning: what we can learn from those teaching theatre improvisation; 12. The characteristics of expertise in online teaching in higher education; 13. Developing the artistry of language teaching through practitioner research; 14. Facilitating in the moment: being ready for change; 15. Professional development for artistry in higher education

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Helen King is Professor and Director of Learning Innovation, Development & Skills at Bath Spa University, UK. Her career in educational development spans nearly three decades including leading roles within three UK universities and several UK-wide learning and teaching enhancement projects and organisations and as an independent consultant collaborating nationally and internationally.

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