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This concise yet comprehensive book has been written to assist tertiary tutors and others working in adult education to run effective, enjoyable and productive discussion classes. It offers numerous practical suggestions for developing effective discussion with a strong emphasis on maximising learning outcomes.

Effective Tutorial Teaching discusses the crucial role of the tutor in tertiary education, addresses issues of session planning, and gives an effective yet simple method for commencing a course. Suggestions are provided for improving the quality of tutorial papers and written student work, and for handling common problems that can occur in discussion groups. It also discusses administrative and assessment issues and outlines the preparation of a teaching dossier