Offering interdisciplinary, evidence-informed discussion and practical resources for using observation as a tool of educational inquiry to enhance understanding and the quality of teaching and learning in higher education, this book draws on forward-thinking, contemporary research.

Illustrated with real examples and case studies of collaborative observation from a range of subject areas, it provides a conceptual and practical guide for harnessing observation to better understand the relationship between teaching and learning.

This is a must-read book for all those interested and involved in using observation to understand, develop and improve the quality of teaching and learning in higher education.

About the Author

Matt O'Leary is Professor of Education and Director of CSPACE Education Research Centre at Birmingham City University, UK. He is internationally renowned for his extensive body of work on the use of observation in understanding and improving teaching and learning across education sectors.

Vanessa Cui is a Senior Research Fellow at Birmingham City University CSPACE Education Research Centre. Her research focuses on higher education learning and teaching policy and practices, with a special interest in the students' involvement in quality development activities and staff and student collaborations in learning and teaching.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367358105
Author Matt O'Leary
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 280g