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