CAMBRIDGEUNIVERSITY PRESSApproaches to learning and teachingGlobalPerspectivesa toolkit for international teachersKeely LaycockCambridge Assessment1UNIVERSITY PRESSApproaches to learning and teachingGlobal Perspectivesa toolkit for international teachersKeely LaycockSeries Editors:Paul Ellis and Lauren HarrisTable of ContentsTitle PageContentsAcknowledgements1 Introduction to the series by the editors2 Purpose and context3 The nature of the subject and key considerationsThe place of Global Perspectives in the curriculumWho are Global Perspectives teachers?The contribution made by Global Perspectives to the curriculumEffective teaching and learning in Global PerspectivesWhat am I teaching?What are my students learning?How is my students'learning being assessed?4 Interpreting a syllabusWorking with a syllabus documentThe purpose of a syllabusHaving a long-term planPutting together your long-term planUsing the syllabus to design a programme of learning5 Active learningWhat is active learning?Why adopt an active learning approach?What are the challenges of incorporating active learning?Planning for student-centred learningBuilding on students'prior knowledge and understandingStarter activitiesGraphic organisersUsing global topics to create relevant learning experiences