Teaching at its best : a research-based resource for college instructors / Todd D. Zakrajsek, Linda B. Nilson.
| Author/creator | Zakrajsek, Todd author. |
| Other author | Nilson, Linda Burzotta, author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Fifth edition. |
| Publication | Hoboken, NJ : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, [2023] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xix, 411 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest LibCentral |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part 1. Teaching preparation. Understanding your students and how they learn -- Designing outcomes-centered courses -- Including critical thinking into a course design -- Deciding what technology to use -- Building a more complete syllabus -- Following copyright guidelines -- Part 2. The human side of teaching. Establishing a positive learning community -- Becoming an increasingly inclusive teacher -- Enhancing student motivation -- Managing productive groups -- Preventing and responding to classroom incivility -- Preserving academic integrity -- Part 3. Tried-and-true teaching methods. Matching teaching methods with learning outcomes -- Lecturing for student learning -- Leading effective discussions -- Coordinating experiential learning experiences -- Teaching with inquiry-guided methods -- Creating engaging cases -- Part 4. Tools and techniques to facilitate learning. Helping students learn how to learn -- Enhancing student success in stem disciplines -- Ensuring students prepare for class -- Integrating styles and modes of learning -- Improving student performance with feedback -- Part 5. Assessment and grading. Helping students to prepare for exams -- Constructing student assessments for grading -- Grading student assessments -- Defining and documenting teaching effectiveness - Appendix: Support resources at your institution. |
| Abstract | "This higher education playbook provides a wealth of research-backed practices for nearly every aspect of effective teaching throughout higher education. It is filled with practical guidance and proven techniques designed to help you improve student learning, both face-to-face and online. Already a bestselling research-based toolbox written for college instructors of any experience level, Teaching at Its Best just got even better. What is new? A lot. For this updated 5th edition, Todd Zakrajsek joins Linda Nilson to create a powerful collaboration, drawing on nearly 90 combined years as internationally recognized faculty developers and faculty members. One of the most comprehensive books on effective teaching and learning, the 5th edition of Teaching at its Best brings new concepts, new research, and additional perspectives to teaching in higher education. In this book, you will find helpful advice on active learning, interactive lecturing, self-regulated learning, the science of learning, giving and receiving feedback, and so much more"--Publisher's description. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical refererences and indexes. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 28, 2023). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Zakrajsek, Todd. Teaching at its best. Fifth edition. Hoboken, NJ : Jossey-Bass, 2023 9781119860228 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022047647 |
| ISBN | 9781119860235 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1119860237 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781119860242 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1119860245 electronic book |
| ISBN | paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |