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A guide to better teaching : skills, advice, and evaluation for college and university professors / Leila Jahangiri and Tom Mucciolo.

ISBN: 9781442208926 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1442208929 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9781442208940 (electronic : alk. paper)
ISBN: 1442208945 (electronic : alk. paper)
Physical Description: xviii, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Md. : Rowman &amp; Littlefield Publishers, [2012]
Copyright: &copy;2012

Jahangiri, Leila. (Author). Mucciolo, Tom. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A self-help book that provides a new teacher, an adjunct faculty, or a seasoned professor with a thorough understanding of what it takes to be an effective teacher. Derived from the authors' extensive research, several interactive assessment tools are included to measure levels of effectiveness according to learner preferences. Each chapter is filled with detailed explanations, relevant stories, and action-driven tables that help teachers understand and apply skills. This book aims to enhance teaching skills by offering critical perspectives, practical suggestions, and techniques for improvement."--Provided by publisher.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-296) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Perspectives. From a learner's perspective -- The science behind the scenes -- Skills. Personality -- Process -- Performance -- Assessments. Skills assessment tools.