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Critical Practice in Higher Education

Our new series, Critical Practice in Higher Education, gives academics a scholarly entry point into key areas of higher education practice. Each book in the series explores an individual topic in depth, providing an overview in relation to current thinking and practice, informed by recent research.

The series is ideal for anyone;

  • engaged in the study of higher education
  • involved in leading learning and teaching
  • working in academic development, or
  • seeking to explore particular topics of professional interest.

    Through critical engagement, this series promotes an expanded notion of being an academic – connecting research, teaching, scholarship, community engagement and leadership – while developing confidence and authority.

    Apply voucher code CPHE22 to receive a 20% discount when you order any of the titles in the series via our website.
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Bias-aware Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Bias-aware Teaching, Learning and Assessment

By Donna Hurford and Andrew Read Edited by Joy Jarvis and Karen Smith

With the spotlight on diversity and inclusion, this book offers university teachers informed and practical strategies for raising awareness of bias in teaching, learning and assessment practices and provides approaches to eliminate, limit and mitigate the negative effects of bias on university students.

Co-creating Learning and Teaching

Co-creating Learning and Teaching

Towards relational pedagogy in higher education

By Catherine Bovill Edited by Joy Jarvis and Karen Smith

Offers a unique perspective in bringing together the concept of co-creation with relational pedagogy within higher education learning and teaching. Highlights the benefits of classroom-level, relational, dialogic pedagogy and co-creation, with examples of practice and practical guidance.

Conversations to Change Teaching

Conversations to Change Teaching

By Joy Jarvis and Karen Clark Edited by Karen Smith

An essential text for all academics highlighting the importance of staff having focused conversations about teaching, to build individual and team capacity and to bring about institutional change. 

Critical Approaches to Online Learning

Critical Approaches to Online Learning

By Julian McDougall Edited by Joy Jarvis and Karen Smith

An essential read for all those involved in teaching and learning in higher education with the pivot to fully online - made urgent by Covid-19 - but also drawing on best practice to rethink the role of digital more broadly in the social practices of university learning and teaching. 

Enabling Critical Pedagogy in Higher Education

Enabling Critical Pedagogy in Higher Education

By Mike Seal and Alan Smith Edited by Joy Jarvis and Karen Smith

An essential introduction to critical pedagogy for all those working within higher education, re-examining the concept and exploring its practical application at an institutional level, within the curriculum, within assessment, through learning and teaching, and in the spaces in-between. 

Engaging in Transnational Education

Engaging in Transnational Education

By Karen Smith Edited by Joy Jarvis

A clear and concise introduction to transnational higher education, drawing on research, current sector guidance and policy. 

Transition into Higher Education

Transition into Higher Education

By Harriet Jones, Hilary Orpin, Gemma Mansi, Catherine Molesworth and Heather Monsey Edited by Karen Smith and Joy Jarvis

An essential and concise read for all those involved in teaching and learning in higher education, looking at best practice to support student transition to university.

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