First contact : teaching and learning in introductory sociology / Nancy A. Greenwood and Jay R. Howard.

Author/creator Greenwood, Nancy A.
Other author Howard, Jay R.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2011.
Descriptionix, 170 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects
Sociology--Study and teaching.

Contents Rethinking sociology -- Discovering your student : what does the research say? : rationale for finding out about your students -- What do you want your students to learn? : course content and objectives -- Tools of the trade : the textbook -- Tools of the trade : the syllabus -- Classroom techniques : the lecture -- Getting students to talk : leading better discussions -- Making contact the first day and everyday -- Faculty development : improving teaching and learning in introductory sociology -- The importance of first contact in introductory sociology -- Appendix: resources for teaching and learning in introductory sociology.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
LCCN 2011006786
ISBN9780742528970 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0742528979 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780742528987 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0742528987 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781442212381 (electronic)
ISBN1442212381 (electronic)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HM571 .G746 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold