This book investigates the core characteristics of effective university instruction by synthesizing the practices of award-winning educators. Authors David Kember and Carmel McNaught address the lack of consensus regarding quality teaching in higher education by moving beyond abstract theoretical models. They utilize qualitative data derived from interviews with 62 recognized experts to establish a practical, evidence-based framework for pedagogical excellence across diverse academic disciplines.

Experts in higher education pedagogy frequently cite this work as a foundational text for faculty development programs. Readers often note the clarity of the ten principles, which provide a bridge between abstract educational theory and the practical realities of the university classroom.