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The Handbook for College Teaching is designed for individuals with limited teaching experience at the post-secondary level. The book provides basic information of practical value to instuctors of adults in universities, community colleges, and other adult education settings. The book includes six chapters on the following subjects: the role and responsibilities of the instructor, planning and getting started, human learning, delivering instruction, facilitating teaching and learning with technology, and testing and evaluation. The book includes illustrations and examples throughout. The Handbook for College Teaching is based on field tested research in the domains of teaching and learning. However, the focus of the book is on every day challenges faced by instructors who want to facilitate learning and growth on the part of their students. Much of the research evidence upon which the Handbook for College Teaching is based is included in the extensive list of publications at the end of each chapter. (From the Publisher)

There are many excellent books on college and university teaching, but Teaching Alone, Teaching Together makes a uniquely valuable contribution. (From the Publisher)

Discusses cooperative learning in colleges. Definition of cooperative learning; Theoretical roots of cooperative learning; Difference among theories of cooperative learning; Information on the internal dynamics that make up cooperative learning; Ways to use cooperative learning.

Reviews research and explains several concrete best practices on how to motivate students. Idea Paper no. 1, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Based on experimental research of effective speaking, this article reviews: what is effective lecture delivery; how lecturers c an analyze their classroom delivery; and how lecturers can improve their classroom delivery. Idea Paper no. 14, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Techniques for providing variety and effectiveness within the lecture format are described, including the oral essay, participatory lecture, problem-solving approach, alternating mini-lectures and discussions, modeling analytical skills, debate, simulation and role-playing, and the affective/emotional media lecture.

Dealing with the theory and practice of adult religious education, this book covers planning, design, organisation, management, and evaluation in this field, as well as the history in this subject.