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Making Learning Happen
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Making Learning Happen
A Guide for Post-Compulsory Education

Third Edition


May 2014 | 304 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
'Refreshing, original and full of pragmatic, evidence-based advice... In my opinion this is the best book on learning and teaching available to teachers in H.E. and F.E. today. The environment has changed so quickly over recent years and Phil Race has not only kept abreast of the changes; he is way ahead.' - Professor Ruth Pickford, Director of the Centre for Learning and Teaching, Leeds Metropolitan University

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. 

 
Setting the scene
 
Factors underpinning successful learning
 
Designing the Curriculum for Learning
 
Assessment driving learning
 
Learning through feedback
 
Making lectures inspiring
 
Making learning happen in small groups
 
Learning through observing and reflecting
 
What can I do when...?

An enjoyable text. Phil Race's explanations of learning and teaching are insightful and encourage practitioners to really consider the motivations behind their choice design and delivery decisions.

Dr Joanne Hill
Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Bedfordshire
May 12, 2015

This is an excellent text for postgraduate masters and doctoral students who are involved in the practice of education or research focusing on education topics.

Dr Margaret Smith
School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret Univ College, Edinburgh
April 28, 2015

An absolute must - tool kit for both lecturers and students. A resource that may be dipped in to time and time again.

Ms Tish Cooney
ITT, Salisbury College
April 2, 2015

Building on the previous edition, this continues to be a must for novice and beginner lecturers. It's full of handy hints on how to engage students, and keeps you mindful on your reasons for wanting to work in education in the first place.

Mr Paul Smith
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Dundee University
March 10, 2015

review already published

Mr Paul Smith
School of Nursing & Midwifery, Dundee University
March 10, 2015

This is a valuable book for my students studying for courses related to Mentorship and Practice Education. It guides students through teaching and learning in a digital age.

Mrs Berni Addyman
Nursing, Bradford University
March 4, 2015

A really useful book for course leaders or module leaders.

Mrs Rachel Wallis
Swansea School of Education, Swansea Metropolitan University
February 10, 2015

A useful text for our Supporting Adults course.

Ms Jan Seabourne
Education and Training , Dyslexia Action
January 6, 2015

A very useful read providing essential background information for all PGCE students working in the post 16 sector.

Mr Andrew Faulkner
Business, South Devon College
December 29, 2014

This is a useful text for searching ideas on assessment, teaching and giving feedback.

Mr Imran Mogra
Faculty of Education (Perry Barr), Birmingham City University
December 18, 2014

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