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“This is a very exciting project…[a]part from being helmed by two exemplary teachers, there is a strong line-up of authors. This will be the most up-to-date book of its kind as it takes the perspective of educating GTA supervisors and is not just a ‘tips’ book.” Regan A. R. Gurung, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Using empirical research, Effective College and University Teaching gives faculty and graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) effective strategies and tactics for pursuing excellence in their teaching, be it in the classroom or online. Whereas the majority of books on college and university teaching are how-to books, this volume provides both the rationale and a detailed guide for how to use these practices and teach them to others. Written by leading scholars and master teachers, this book outlines, reviews, and discusses best practices for becoming an effective undergraduate teacher. Aimed at the professional development of professors and graduate students, this text provides full coverage of those topics central to effective teaching practices such as developing a teaching philosophy, becoming an ethical teacher, and fostering active learning in the classroom.
Course and Instructor Evaluation
Course and Instructor Evaluation
One of the most vital aspects of learning to teach is to learn how to assess your teaching. In the early stages of learning any task, much less a complex and multifaceted task like teaching, it is important to receive regular feedback on your performance. In a program that trains graduate students, there might be a formal system for providing feedback to them on their teaching. However, part of training a teacher is training that person to function independently. There will not always be faculty members present to provide feedback. Instead, it is important for teachers to learn how to improve on their own. This chapter provides a framework for how to assess one's teaching in order ...
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