Opening doors Part 1: Approaches to teaching that influence, motivate and inspire students to learn Mindfulness and presence in teaching and learning The art of loving and learning: Erich Fromm and the learning (of) transformation I teach as the mountains teach me The what, why and how of inspiring learning Your skin or mine? A living drama in interprofessional education Part 2: Developing curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field The meaning and evolution of teaching excellence: A 'radical' case study from Radford University, Virginia No magic needed: Designing instruction for learning - a case study On scholarly teaching - a personal account Destinations and pathways: The curriculum challenge Part 3: Approaches to assessment and feedback that foster independent learning An assortment of small anomalies Beyond the classroom walls: Using assessment strategies to foster independent learning In the lion's den: teaching and assessing medical ethics Upgrading teaching and assessment in a traditional medical course Part 4: Respecting and supporting the development of students as individuals "I am a writer": Unlocking fear and releasing possibility in the classroom Seeing the tree in the midst of the forest: Respecting and supporting the development of students as individuals A classroom of colleagues Extending the reach of higher education inside and outside the classroom Personalizing the student experience Part 5: Scholarly activities that influence and enhance learning and teaching Exploring the 'inner' and 'outer' worlds: Steps along a scholarly journey Integrating a sustainable academic career around scholarly learning and teaching activities Useful sharing Excellence in scholarship in teaching: Some reflections From fear to flourish.