Subject guides: Teaching in Higher Education: Professional learning

Your teaching philosophy

Teaching philosophies reconsidered:A conceptual model for the development and evaluation of teaching philosophy statements
Dieter J. Schönwetter , Laura Sokal , Marcia Friesen & K. Lynn Taylor 2002

Guidance on writing a Philosophy of Teaching Statement
Chism’s five components · Goodyear & Allchin’s suggestions · Reflection tools · Using metaphors · References · Return to writing a philosophy statement
Published by the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching at the Ohio State University.
TATAL: talking about teaching and learning: teaching philosophy workbook
Schonell et al. 2016, HERDSA
Casuarina Campus Main 370.1 SCHO
(click to check availability)
Building an academic career: what you need to know about teaching philosophies
Developed by A/Prof. Abby Cathcart, Queensland University of Technology

Your portfolio

Teaching Portfolio
A practical guide for developing your teaching portfolio from the University Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Ohio State University.
Preparing and Presenting a Teaching Portfolio. Philosophy, Practice and Performance
Published by the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU), 2005

Learning theories

Teaching for Learning at University by Denise Chalmers; Richard Fuller
Publication Date: 2012
The Skillful Teacher by Stephen D. Brookfield
Publication Date: 2015
Overcoming Barriers to Student Understanding by Meyer & Land
Publication Date: 2006
Adult Learning by Sharan B. Merriam; Laura L. Bierema
Publication Date: 2013
Adult Learning in Groups by Connolly
ISBN: 9780335236725
Publication Date: 2008

Regulatory environment

Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015
The updated Framework at the Federal Register of Legislation
Summary of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015
A summary and outline of key aspects provided by TEQSA
Australian Qualifications Framework
The AQF is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training.

TPACK

TPACK (or Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) is a conceptual framework that highlights the complex relationship between three forms of knowledge: pedagogical knowledge (PK), content knowledge (CK); and technological knowledge (TK).

Explore the Teaching teachers for the future website to find out more: What is TPACK? Or watch TPACK in 2 Minutes.

Key texts

University Teaching in Focus : A Learning-Centred Approach by Lynne Hunt and Denise Chalmers
Call Number: Also find it on the shelf at 378.125 UNIV
Publication Date: 2012
A Handbook for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education by Heather Fry; Steve Ketteridge; Stephanie Marshall
Call Number: Also on the shelf at 378.1250941 HAND
Publication Date: 2002