Beschreibung:
The book begins with a background reference to the importance and impact that both teaching and research activities have traditionally had on a university's status in terms of its reputation and standing. It focuses on the political changes in the United Kingdom and highlights how the shifts in political thinking in recent years has changed the demographics of students entering higher education. Higher education is funded and the shift from being state funded to the student-funded model has meant that focus has shifted for higher education institutes to one in which the student is now being viewed as a fee-paying customer seeking value for money. As a consequence, universities are expected to be held more accountable to the service they are providing.
Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Importance of Teaching Excellence: What Matters?; Chapter 3 What Constitutes Teaching Excellence?; Chapter 4 Methodologies for Improving Teaching Excellence; Chapter 5 Conclusions; References; Index.