A Guide to Better Teaching: Skills, Advice, and Evaluation for College and University Professors
- ISBN-10
- 1442208929
- ISBN-13
- 9781442208926
- Category
- College teachers
- Pages
- 310
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Authors
- Leila Jahangiri, Tom Mucciolo
Description
A Guide to Better Teaching is a self-help book that provides anyone teaching a college course with a thorough understanding of what it takes to be an effective teacherwhether they are a new, an adjunct, or seasoned professor. The skills are divided into three core categories of Personality, Process and Performance. Self assessment guides are included to develop an appreciation for one's strengths and challenges. By identifying key skills, the book can be read in its entirety or in random fashion for specific development purposes.
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