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A collection of actual liturgies, litanies, responses, and meditations used by the world-famous ecumenical community, representing Celtic spirituality at its best. For both personal and group use. (From the Publisher)

Higher education faculty detail techniques used to enhance the classroom experience with multimedia technology, offering case studies of actual programs at institutions including Wellesley College, Washington State University, City University Business School, and New England Conservatory. Topics include the affect of computers on college writing, integrating electronic media into the art and design classroom and into the health information management curriculum, developing a multimedia computer/video environment in a community college, and establishing a networked lab. (From the Publisher)

Assessment is central to the work of all education professionals in higher education, and is recognized as the main driver of learning for most students. Offering a compelling series of case studies, this book brings together a variety of assessment techniques. By taking the reader right into the middle of "real-life" situations it focuses on showing how assessment can provide a transparent and meaningful link between learning activities and desired learning outcomes. The book is accessible to a broad range of readers, regardless of experience. It includes authoritative and stimulating cases from the UK, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, covering traditional and contemporary assessment techniques. Key topics include: information technology and assessment; reflective assessment techniques; institution-wide assessment; assessment methods for problem-based learning and short, intensive courses; dealing with everyday problems in assessment. "Assessment" will be welcomed by teachers, lecturers, tutors and support staff, as well as course leaders and developers - whatever their subject area or level of experience. (From the Publisher)

In the highly successful '500 Tips' format, the authors look at the questions and problems that teachers face and provide them with practical guidance. Their advice is down-to-earth, jargon free and digestible, covering such key issues as developing strategies and structures; assessment quality control; traditional exams, vivas, multiple choice questions; assessing independent learning; self, peer and group assessment; and assessing competence and transferable skills. 500 Tips on Assessment is an invaluable dip-in aid for hard-pressed lecturers and teachers in further and higher education. It should be read, enjoyed and seriously considered by anyone concerned about the quality and appropriateness of their assessment methods. (From the Publisher)

In this guide Beverly Cameron deals with one of the most important and challenging issues in university teaching: how to make learning a more active process. Based on many years experience as a teacher and educational developer, Dr. Cameron offers a wealth of practical strategies for promoting active learning and shows how such methods can promote critical thinking and reflection. (From the Publisher)

This thoughtful and inspiring collection of prayers by Walter Brueggemann emerged from his more than forty years of teaching. Full of reflection, faith, and dialogue, they reveal another side to this gifted author. (From the Publisher)

This article explores the implications for a particular model of teaching, by looking at differences between students, types of subject material, types of instruction, instructional objectives, texts, and ways to interpret test results. Idea Paper no. 18, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

In this interview, an assistant professor reflects on her choices and successes in teaching a large Intro to Anthropology lecture class: encouraging a "need to know" in her students, establishing an active learning environment, and getting students to prepare for class.