Tools for Teaching (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1555425682 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Tools for Teaching has much to say to teachers of all ranks, disciplines, and institutions." (Mary Deane Sorcinelli, director, Center for Teaching, University of Massachusetts, Amherst) "A 'tool chest' of strategies for those who are seeking ways to make their teaching more effective. "I've read countless books on teaching strategies over the years, and I can't think of one that compares--in depth, breadth, accessibility, and practicality--to this one. This book is the kind of resource that will wind up not on faculty members' bookshelves but on their desks and in their briefcases." (Larry A. Braskamp, dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago)
Good, but outdated John Markwell I find myself ambivalent about this book. I have been teaching University students since 1982 and was hoping for new tricks and techniques that might help me to continue improving. This book is a compilation of such tricks and techniques that might prove useful to a new Assistant Professor. However, the book was originally written in 1993 and has few references more recent than 1992. I'm not sure how many faculty need to know how . A truly answered prayer! In my first teaching jobs, I had the unfortunate experience of being supervised by people who were barely (if at all) qualified to do such an important job. I had to learn how to teach the hard way. Thank God that over the years of perseverance and gained experience my supervisors and my clients (my students) seem to be happy with the educational services that I offer. However, I wish, that I had found out about this book earlier . A Customer said Teachers everywhere can benefit from this book. I've been teaching for almost ten years now, and frankly didn't think this book would do much for me. WAS I WRONG! There are so many useful things in this book -- even experienced teachers can learn something. You can find tips that will help the novice -- how to structure a lecture course vs. a discussion course; to tips that will help you implement new things -- group work, role-playing, etc. Who says you can't teach an old dog
I've read countless books on teaching strategies over the years, and I can't think of one that compares--in depth, breadth, accessibility, and practicality--to this one. Tools for Teaching has much to say to teachers of all ranks, disciplines, and institutions. --Mary Deane Sorcinelli, director, Center for Teaching, University of Massachusetts, Amherst A rich compendium of classroom-tested strategies and suggestions designed to improve the teaching practice of beginning, midcareer, and senior faculty members. Forty-nine teaching tools cover both traditional tasks--writing a course syllabus, delivering a lecture--and newer, broader concerns, such as responding to diversity and using technology.