A best-practice guide to teaching in the further education and skills sector, and in professional organizational learning contexts, this volume examines the key concepts underpinning effective teaching and learning.

This text explores best practice approaches to undertaking enquiry into learning and teaching in higher education for staff from all academic disciplines.

Across 40 chapters, learners, learning and work are situated within educational, organisational, social, economic and political contexts. Taken together, these contributions paint a picture of evolving perspectives of how scholars from around the world view developments in both theory and practice, and map the shifts in learning and work over the past two decades.

This is a practical 'how-to' guide, exploring how teaching can support your research. Written by lecturers who have taught for many years, the 'voice of experience' sections support and encourage you in your move towards becoming a successful and confident educator.

A positive and practical guide that shows you how to succeed in academia, helping you hone your skills in teaching and research as well as building softer skills like interpersonal development.