Teaching and Learning at University Level: Two Sides of a Contract about Specialist Knowledge (original) (raw)

Abstract

University level instruction involves educated adults, on both the giving and receiving ends. This has consequences for how teachers and learners see themselves and each other, as well as for the expectations that they have about each other’s role. This workshop will address the reasons why university teachers and learners can usefully be seen as partners in a contract, sharing duties and privileges towards a common purpose within higher education. We will discuss learning from cognitive, individual and social perspectives, with practical examples focussing on the teaching of languages and linguistics. The workshop will also explain why the distinction between child and adult learning may not be as clear-cut as it often appears to be, and how awareness of human overall learning strategies can help us match teaching goals and learning outcomes.

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