Study Skills for your Masters in Teaching and Learning

by Karen Castle

Overview

A practical guide for all teachers embarking on their Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL), this book begins by encouraging the reader to identify their own learning style and engage in different study methods, and goes on to explore higher level study skills and academic writing. The research required at Masters level is broken down and guidance is given on how to select, approach and interpret data. The final chapter discusses the real-life issues surrounding studying for a Masters while also embarking on a new career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844456307
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	02/05/2010
Series:	Teaching Handbooks Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	862 KB

About the Author

Karen Castle is the Shropshire Outreach Centre Manager for Edge Hill University. She is responsible for the university provision of CPD across the whole school workforce with a focus on postgraduate CPD for teachers.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Theories, models and learning styles
Developing higher-level study skills
Developing higher-level academic writing skills
Introduction to research
Research methodologies
Developing critical analysis skills
Assessment
The practicalities of studying in the 21st century