UNIVERSITY TEACHING IN FOCUS: A Learning-centred Approach, Lynne HUNT and Denise CHALMERS (EDS) Routledge, New York, 2013, pp. 1-xxii, 1-330, ISBN 978-0415-64406-8 (pbk)

University Teaching in Focus provides a foundational springboard for early career academics preparing to teach in universities. Focusing on four critical areas -teaching, curriculum, students, and quality/leadership- this succinct resource offers university teachers a straightforward approach to facilitating effective student learning. The book empowers university teachers and contributes to their career success by developing teaching skills, strategies, and knowledge, as well as linking theory to practice. Written in a clear and accessible style by internationally acclaimed experts, topics include: learning theories, assessment, discipline-based teaching, curriculum design, problem-based and work-integrated learning, effective classroom teaching, and flexible modes of delivery.