Inspired college teaching : a career-long resource for professional growth / Maryellen Weimer.

Author/creator Weimer, Maryellen, 1947- author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationSan Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, [2010]
Copyright Date©2010
Descriptionxxii, 243 pages ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentAdditional Information at Google Books
Subjects

SeriesThe Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. ^A439142
Contents Principles for the professional growth of college teachers -- Reflection for growth and change -- Rewriting the end-of-course ratings story -- Feedback for teachers that improves learning for students -- Colleagues as collaborators -- Implementing change successfully -- New faculty: beliefs that prevent and promote growth -- Maintaining instructional vitality: the midcareer challenge -- The journey continues: senior faculty -- Conclusion.
Abstract Directed towards college faculty, Inspired College Teaching challenges teachers to be responsible for their professional growth and development as an ongoing, career-long quest. Written by an experienced college teacher and editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter, this source explores the journey and growth of college teachers. This resource provides goals best positioned for beginning, mid-career, and senior faculty as well as activities faculty can use to ignite intellectual curiosity from both students and themselves. This book presents a way for faculty to obtain and sustain teaching excellence throughout their career.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 223-234) and index.
LCCN 2009051938
ISBN9780787987718 (cloth)
ISBN0787987719 (cloth)
Standard identifier# 99939684818
Standard identifier# 99954853810
Stock numberJohn Wiley & Sons Inc, Order Processing Dept 432 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset, NJ, USA, 08873 SAN 200-2272

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB2331 .W385 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold