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Unlike their counterparts on the secondary or primary school level, many who teach in colleges and universities have extensive training in their various disciplines, but surprisingly little instruction in the craft of teaching itself.. "The Chicago Handbook for Teachers is an extraordinarily helpful guide for all who face the challenge of putting together material for a course and then making it work. Representing teachers at all stages of their careers, the authors offer practical advice for almost any situation a new instructor or lecturer might face, from preparing a syllabus to managing classroom dynamics.. "Indispensable for new teachers and graduate students, The Chicago Handbook for Teachers is also a useful refresher for experienced professionals. (From the Publisher)

In his most recent work and with his usual perceptiveness, Seymour Sarason probes the topic of teaching as a performing art. Refreshingly, Dr. Sarason focuses on the often-overlooked role of teachers in galvanizing an audience--their students. Sarason argues that teachers will better engage learners if they are prepared in the artistry of doing so. Sarason sees teachers as actors and thus uses the traditions of stage performance to inspire ways to foster connections between teachers and students. Sarason elucidates how the rehearsal processes actors undergo and the direction they receive, for example, would be similarly beneficial for educators. Recognizing that implementing his ideas would require a profound rethinking of teacher training programs, Sarason urges why they are crucial to excellence in education. As always, Sarason's writing is rich with insight garnered from 45 years of teaching and a lifetime devotion to educational issues. His book is essential for teachers and teacher educators and an excellent resource for anyone interested in educational topics. (From the Publisher)

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.