Working one-to-one with students : supervising, coaching, mentoring, and personal tutoring

This book is a jargon-free, practical guide to improving one-to-one teaching.

It covers a wide range of teaching contexts, including mentoring students and staff, supervising dissertations and how to approach informal meetings outside of lectures.

Written in an engaging, accessible style and grounded in experience, this book offers a combination of practical advice backed by relevant learning theory.

Featuring a wealth of case studies and useful resources, the book covers a range of areas including: supporting your students; encouraging independent learning; developing peer groups and buddying programmes; dealing with difficult students and ethical dilemmas; and supervising postgraduates in the arts and sciences.