Teaching and Learning on Foundation Degrees

Taylor, dean of students and academic engagement at Bishop Grosseteste U. College Lincoln, UK, brings together a group of education scholars from the university who present eight chapters on learning and teaching as related to the Foundation Degree in further and higher education settings in England and Wales. The book is aimed at those involved in teaching and supporting learning, including lecturers, program leaders, course managers and department heads, and academic and professional support staff. Chapters cover theoretical introductions to the Foundation Degree format, its integration of academic study and work-based learning, and issues related to teaching and learning, including supporting students with dyslexia and other learning differences, course design, teaching strategies, e-learning, assessment, and learning enablers and inhibitors. Annotation c2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)