Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education
New Approaches to Professional Development
By Amanda Gilbert, Fran Beaton | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Part-time teachers have become an increasing part of the workforce in universities throughout the world. They work in a sector undergoing enormous change and debate about the purposes of the university for individuals, societies and economies. As part-time employees, however, they are not necessarily offered the same level of support or recognition as full-time lecturers. This book, drawing on the voices of part-time teachers and the expertise of those who support them, considers whole-institution strategies to promote individual and collective professional development.
Utilising real action research undertaken by expert practitioners from Australia, New Zealand and the UK, this book explains:
- What motivates part-time teachers;
- Developing effective policy and practice to support part-time teachers;
- What part-time teachers’ voices tell us about the content and delivery of induction programmes and ongoing support;
- The implications of change and future directions of Higher Education and part-time educators;
- How to build sustainable frameworks for the professional development of part-time staff.
Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education explores the extent to which part-time staff are utilised, the effectiveness of their teaching, their integration into the broader teaching environment, and their training and development. This international text will prove an invaluable source for anyone involved in academic and educational staff development in Higher or Further Education, and is essential reading for Human Resources directors and managers, senior academics and all part-time teachers.
Editions of Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education
- EBook
- ISBN 9781136194894
- PDF
- ISBN 9781136194900
Read an Excerpt
Part-time teachers have become an increasing part of the workforce in universities throughout the world. They work in a sector undergoing enormous change and debate about the purposes of the university for individuals, societies and economies. As part-time employees, however, they are not necessarily offered the same level of support or recognition as full-time lecturers. This book, drawing on the voices of part-time teachers and the expertise of those who support them, considers whole-institution strategies to promote individual and collective professional development.
Utilising real action research undertaken by expert practitioners from Australia, New Zealand and the UK, this book explains:
- What motivates part-time teachers;
- Developing effective policy and practice to support part-time teachers;
- What part-time teachers’ voices tell us about the content and delivery of induction programmes and ongoing support;
- The implications of change and future directions of Higher Education and part-time educators;
- How to build sustainable frameworks for the professional development of part-time staff.
Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education explores the extent to which part-time staff are utilised, the effectiveness of their teaching, their integration into the broader teaching environment, and their training and development. This international text will prove an invaluable source for anyone involved in academic and educational staff development in Higher or Further Education, and is essential reading for Human Resources directors and managers, senior academics and all part-time teachers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education about?
Part-time teachers have become an increasing part of the workforce in universities throughout the world. They work in a sector undergoing enormous change and debate about the purposes of the university for individuals, societies and economies. As part-time employees, however, they are not necessarily offered the same level of support or recognition as full-time lecturers. This book, drawing on the voices of part-time teachers and the expertise of those who support them, considers whole-institution strategies to promote individual and collective professional development.
Utilising real action research undertaken by expert practitioners from Australia, New Zealand and the UK, this book explains:
- What motivates part-time teachers;
- Developing effective policy and practice to support part-time teachers;
- What part-time teachers’ voices tell us about the content and delivery of induction programmes and ongoing support;
- The implications of change and future directions of Higher Education and part-time educators;
- How to build sustainable frameworks for the professional development of part-time staff.
Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education explores the extent to which part-time staff are utilised, the effectiveness of their teaching, their integration into the broader teaching environment, and their training and development. This international text will prove an invaluable source for anyone involved in academic and educational staff development in Higher or Further Education, and is essential reading for Human Resources directors and managers, senior academics and all part-time teachers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781136194894
Is Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SEDA Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education?
Amanda Gilbert, Fran Beaton
Who is the Publisher of the book Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Developing Effective Part-time Teachers in Higher Education is available as ebook(ISBN 9781136194894) and pdf(ISBN 9781136194900)