Seminars and tutorials are staples of higher and professional education courses, but running them well and ensuring that they are effective is not easy. 53 Interesting Things to Do in Your Seminars and Tutorials provides practical suggestions, each tried and tested, for ways to develop your skills in running small groups. The authors cover all the issues involved in running small groups: ways to begin; student-led seminars; groupwork; student participation and responsibility; evaluation; written material; and expressing feelings. Whether you're new to teaching and keen to develop good strategies, or more experienced and looking to expand your repertoire, 53 Interesting Things to Do in Your Seminars and Tutorials is a handy guide to keep on your desk.

Tried and tested tips for instructors to help students make the most of the learning process

Designed to help those who teach adults, this guide provides practical suggestions for helping students to improve their learning in class and at home. The authors demonstrate how educators can effectively support students through the whole learning process, helping as they learn to plan their studying and to study through reading, taking notes, and writing, as well as learning with others, using library resources, revision, and exams. With very little direct advice on "how to study," this guide will help instructors embrace a student-centered approach, in which students are encouraged to become autonomous learners.

Lectures remain a staple form of teaching in higher and professional education, yet presenting doesn't come naturally to most of us. 53 Interesting Things to do in your Lectures provides practical suggestions, each tried and tested, for developing really effective lectures and presentations across all disciplines.The authors cover the full presentation process, from structuring the lecture, to use of illustrations and technology, techniques to attract and sustain student attention, active learning strategies, and dealing with questions.Whether you're new to lecturing and training and keen to develop good presentation technique, or more experienced and looking to expand your repertoire, 53 Interesting Things to do in your Lectures is a handy guide to keep on your desk.