Teaching at its best : a research-based resource for college instructors

Zakrajsek, Todd. (Author). Nilson, Linda Burzotta. (Added Author).

Summary: "Whether used as a resource for new or seasoned faculty or teaching assistants or to facilitate faculty development for any instructors intent on improving their teaching practice, this solid, research-based resource is in demand across all institutional types"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781119860228 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xix, 411 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
print
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Hoboken, NJ : Jossey-Bass, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part 1. Teaching preparation. Understanding your students and how they learn -- Designing outcomes-centered courses -- Including critical thinking into a course design -- Deciding what technology to use -- Building a more complete syllabus -- Following copyright guidelines -- Part 2. The human side of teaching. Establishing a positive learning community -- Becoming an increasingly inclusive teacher -- Enhancing student motivation -- Managing productive groups -- Preventing and responding to classroom incivility -- Preserving academic integrity -- Part 3. Tried-and-true teaching methods. Matching teaching methods with learning outcomes -- Lecturing for student learning -- Leading effective discussions -- Coordinating experiential learning experiences -- Teaching with inquiry-guided methods -- Creating engaging cases -- Part 4. Tools and techniques to facilitate learning. Helping students learn how to learn -- Enhancing student success in STEM disciplines -- Ensuring students prepare for class -- Integrating styles and modes of learning -- Improving student performance with feedback -- Part 5. Assessment and grading. Helping students to prepare for exams -- Constructing student assessments for grading -- Grading student assessments -- Defining and documenting teaching effectiveness - Appendix: Support resources at your institution.