This practical, research-informed text will provide students across all disciplines with models, tasks and activities to enable them to plan, action, write and present quality research. It will help develop ideas, creative thinking and systematic research practices to enable students to produce high quality dissertations and reports.
Why do small group teaching styles need to be so different to those used in tutorials and lectures? This guide for new university or college teachers brings together straightforward and practical advice on small group teaching as well as examples of practice across disciplines and a sprinkling of sound educational theory.
Supervising, Coaching, Mentoring, and Personal Tutoring
Focusing on the essential skills for effective supervision and mentorship, this guide offers practical strategies for teachers in higher education. It emphasizes the importance of coaching in fostering professional development and enhancing student learning. Readers will find valuable insights on building supportive relationships, providing constructive feedback, and creating an engaging learning environment. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for educators seeking to improve their mentoring practices and support their colleagues and students effectively.
The second edition of this best-selling book is aslively and accessible as the first edition. Advice, support and both active and reflective tasks take the students through the stages of research as well as encouraging them to consider social and cultural issues, such as working with their supervisor and other researchers.
Focusing on the works of twentieth-century and contemporary female writers, this book explores how their Gothic ghost stories illuminate the intersections of personal and political struggles. Through themes of possession and visitations, these narratives reveal the historical marginalization of women, who have often been confined to domestic roles. By portraying women's experiences as akin to ghostly presences, the stories confront violence, oppression, and societal expectations, allowing these voices to challenge and critique the status quo.
Carnival, Hauntings and Vampire Kisses
Contemporary women writers breathe new life into the Gothic genre, challenging traditional norms while addressing themes of gender and ethnicity. The book provides fresh insights into the works of notable authors like Angela Carter, Margaret Atwood, and Toni Morrison, showcasing how they use the Gothic to critique societal oppressions. It emphasizes the genre's adaptability and explores new Gothic narratives that question complacency and conformity, highlighting the radical potential of women's storytelling in this literary tradition.