- Author
- Wisker, Gina
- Publisher
- Kogan Page, London
- ISBN
- 749416181
- Table of Contents
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Preface
Section A: Towards Women-centred Teaching Strategies
ch. 1 Women Students and Mature Women Returners: Needs and Developments
ch. 2 The Curriculum and Change
ch. 3 Women-centred Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies
ch. 4 Women's Studies Courses
ch. 5 Women's Studies: Specific Case Studies
Section B: What's So Special About Women in Higher Education?
ch. 6 Pyramids and Glass Ceilings: Women's Positions in Higher Education and the Management House
ch. 7 Women as Managers
ch. 8 Assertiveness, Confidence-building and Positive Interactions
ch. 9 Leadership Issues
ch. 10 Women Chairing Meetings and Supervising Others
ch. 11 Managing the Balancing Act
ch. 12 Conclusion
Index
The issue of women's status in higher education continues to be contested. Building on her experience as a teacher in higher education and as a staff developer, the author discusses successful practices which have empowered women, and examines the issues which concern women students and staff in higher education. The first part focuses on women students, their needs and experiences and the changes to courses, teaching and learning practices which encourage women's learning. The second part examines women staff and issues such as recruitment, training, promotion and balancing teaching pressures with family life. Gina Wisker's book is essential reading for all women working in higher education, from graduate students to full professors, for staff development groups and administrators, and men teaching women students. (From the Publisher)