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SAGE PUBLISHING Managing Effective Learning And Teaching 2002 Edition by Briggs
Presenting the theory underlying management of teaching and learning, as well as discussion of good practice in schools and colleges, the authors of this volume discuss the rationale for learning and teaching though a consideration of curriculum design. This is linked to models of learning and teaching, and the management of contexts for learning, together with the roles and responsibilities of curriculum managers. Examples are drawn from international settings as well as from the United Kingdom, encouraging the reader to explore the context of managing learning and teaching within his/her own institution. The authors provide self-study material, with extensive links to other key texts in the field.This book is a valuable source book for curriculum managers at all levels in schools and colleges, as well as a course book for Masters' level study in educational management PART ONE: THE RATIONALE FOR LEARNINGDefining the CurriculumConstructing a National CurriculumFraming the Curriculum for Teaching and LearningCurriculum ControlInstitutional Values, Culture and EthosIssues of EquityThe Changing PedagogyPART TWO: MANAGING THE CONTEXT OF LEARNINGModels of Learning and TeachingManaging the Learning EnvironmentPART THREE: THE MANAGEMENT OF LEARNINGModels of Curriculum Organization and ManagementRoles and Responsibilities in Managing the CurriculumManaging the Learning ProcessManaging Change for Improvements in Teaching and LearningConclusionFocus upon the Learner