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Teaching College in an Age of Accountability

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ISBN-10: 0205353150

ISBN-13: 9780205353156

Edition: 2003

Authors: Richard E. Lyons, Meggin McIntosh, Marcella L. Kysilka

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This book provides professors with the insights and tools necessary to achieve higher levels on accountability assessment outcomes while preparing students for enhancing their own career success in a more complex future. In recent years, many initiatives have been implemented by a number of state legislatures and boards of trustees to increase “institutional effectiveness.” These measures have made colleges and universities aware that practices once accepted as sacrosanct within the culture will, from this time forward, be assessed regularly for their contribution to achieving more accountable outcomes. This book equips professors to address outcome goals in a proactive manner.
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Book details

List price: $59.20
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/23/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Dr. Marcella L. Kysilka, professor emerita in the College of Education at the University of Central Florida received her bachelors degree from Ohio State University ; her masters from Kent State University and her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas at Austin .nbsp; Dr. Kysilka has held many leadership roles in professional organizations including the presidency of Kappa Delta Pi and editor of The Educational Forum, Board of Directors and Leadership Council of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and associate editor of the Journal for Curriculum and Supervision, President of Florida Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,…    

Preface
The Rise of Accountability in Higher Education
Rising Expectations of Stakeholders in Higher Education
Market Pressures
External Political Pressures
Accreditation Pressures
Institutional Effectiveness
Impact on Institutional Practices
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Implications of Accountability on Your Teaching
Grounding Your Teaching and Learning Effectiveness
Understanding Individual Learning Styles
Developing a Teaching Style That Fits Students' Learning Styles
Fostering Student Responsibility
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Professors
Managing the Mileposts of the Term
Thinking of Students as Customers
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Teaching and Learning SWOT Analysis
Personal Philosophy of Teaching and Learning (Example)
Teaching Style Self-Assessment
Today's College Students
The Big Picture
"Traditional" and "Nontraditional" Students versus Generations
The Generational Matrix
The Baby Boom Generation
Generation X
The Millennial Generation
Emerging Influences
Multiple Intelligences
Common Problem Situations
What Students Want from College Instructors
Students with Special Needs
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Generational Matrix, Completed
Strategic Course Planning
Designing an Effective Course
Additional Syllabus Considerations
Planning Your Course Strategy
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Model Course Syllabus
Launching Your Course Effectively
Orchestrating Positive First Impressions
Introducing Yourself Effectively
Clarifying the Learning Objectives and Your Expectations
Helping Students Learn about One Another
Getting to Know Your Students
Whetting Students' Appetite for the Course Content
Informing Students of Key Issues
Reassuring Students about Their Decision
Assessing Students' Understanding of the Starting Position
Following Up the First Week of Class
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Student Profile Form
Icebreaker Activity
Managing the Context of Your Course
Organizing Your Course Materials
Lesson Planning
Developing an Agenda
Managing Your Class Time
Managing Your Classroom Environment
Improving Interpersonal Communications
Special Strategies for Managing Large Classes
Managing the First Exam or Major Assignment
Surviving When You Are Not Prepared
Adhering to Ethical Standards
Dealing with Disruptive Students
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Instructor-Directed Learning Methods
A Continuum of Methods
Today's Teaching and Learning Paradigm
Strategic Use of Lectures
Strategic Use of Video Presentations
Strategic Use of Guest Speakers
Strategic Use of Controlled Whole-Group Discussions
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Sample Viewing Guide for Videos
Student-Driven Learning Methods
The Contemporary View
Active Learning
Strategic Teaching Using Student-Driven Methods
Strategic Use of Open Discussion
Strategic Use of Small-Group Learning Strategies
Strategic Use of Role-Playing
Strategic Use of Student Presentations
Strategic Use of Experiential Learning
Strategic Use of Focused Study Time
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Circle of Knowledge
Infusing Technology into Your Teaching
Organizing Class Instruction
Fostering Richer Learning Relationships with Students through Technology
Enhancing Instructional Presentations
Course Management Software
Leveraging the Learning Resources of the Internet
Organizing and Processing Information
Dealing with Technology-Facilitated Plagiarism
Where Teaching and Learning with Technology Intersect
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Managing the Examination Process
Qualities of an Effective Examination
Developing Effective Selected Response Items
Developing Effective Essay Test Items
Facilitating Student Success
Administering the Examination
Dealing with Student Cheating
Scoring Examinations
Reviewing Results of Examinations
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Analyzing Selected Response Exam Items
Essay Question Exercise
Alternative Methods of Assessing Student Learning
Performance Assessment
Oral Presentations
Writing Assignments
Portfolio Assessment
Individual Learning Agreements
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Oral Presentation Rubric Model
Learning Agreement Proposal
Bringing Your Course to an Effective Conclusion
Energizing Your Class as You Approach the End
Supporting Your Students' Time and Project Management Skills
Determining Final Course Grades
Conducting Effective Closing Class Meetings
Submitting End-of-Term Reports
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Teaching
Conducting Informal Student Evaluations
Arranging Informal Assessments by Colleagues
Videotaping a Classroom Presentation
Gathering the Official Ratings
Preparing for Formal Observation/Evaluation by a Discipline Leader
Conducting a Self-Assessment
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Classroom Management Self-Assessment Form
Model Teaching Observation Worksheet
Maintaining Your Edge
Building a Following among Students
Becoming an Advocate for the Marginalized
Leveraging Your Institution's Faculty Development Resources
Developing Mutually Beneficial Mentoring Relationships
Developing a Collection of Teaching and Learning Resources
Participating in Conference Sessions Devoted to Instruction
Developing Your Technological Savvy
Developing a Teaching Portfolio
Focusing on the Differences You Are Making
Taking Care of Yourself
Summary of Key Points
Through the Professors' Eyes
Tips for Thriving
Suggested Readings
Model Mentoring Agreement
References
Index