This book presents over 500 practical suggestions designed to help tutors establish active learning amongst their students. Divided into useful sections the tips cover the entire range of teaching and learning situations and comprise a start anywhere, dip-in resource suitable for both the newcomer and the old hand.

Intended mainly for the university or college lecturer involved in learner-centred learning, this resource offers fresh ideas and food for thought on six broad areas of the job:

getting the students going

starting off, and working together

the programme itself - lectures, assignments and feedback

helping students to learn from resources

assessment: demonstrating evidence of achievement

skills for career and life in general

This lively and stimulating book will prove invaluable to lecturers, tutors, teachers, trainers and staff developers.