Mastering the techniques of teaching

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Mastering the techniques of teaching

Joseph Lowman

(The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series)

Jossey-Bass Publishers, c1995

2nd ed.

  • : pbk

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Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 313-326) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780787901271

Description

This expanded and updated revision combines enduring principles of good college teaching with insight and examples of recent scholarship and practice. Rather than advocating a wholesome shift to often untenable alternative classroom structures, Lowman promotes teaching effectiveness through the preferred and popular lecture/discussion format.

Table of Contents

1. What Constitutes Exemplary Teaching? 2. Understanding Classroom Dynamics 3. Developing Interpersonal Skills and Teaching Style 4. Analyzing and Improving Classroom Performance 5. Selecting and Organizing Material for Classroom Presentations 6. Enhancing Learning Through Classroom Discussion 7. Planning Course Content to Maximize Interest 8. Integrating Learning In and Out of the Classroom 9. Evaluating Student Performance 10. The Art, Craft, and Techniques of Masterful Teaching.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780787955687

Description

Now in Paperback! "Masterfully balancing the practitioner's need for concretesuggestions and the scholar's quest for intriguing ideas, this bookoffers tips to be tried in class tomorrow and ideas to be mused onfor months." --Maryellen Weimer, professor, Penn State University-BerksCampus "I have used the first edition of Joe Lowman's book for years andfound it most helpful. The new edition is a must for teachers andfaculty developers." --Milt Cox, University Director for Teaching Effectivness Programs,Miami University In this second edition of his classic resource, Joseph Lowmanexpands on his earlier model of effective teaching to place greateremphasis on motivational skill and commitment to teaching. Hepresents a practical new learning model that compares six sourcesof influence on what and how students learn in a college course.All types of teachers and instructors will discover options on howto organize classes and use group work to promote learning. Theywill also find a checklist for assessing their classroomperformance on video, detailed instructions for using videoanalysis to improve their technique, and an innovative approach toevaluating their overall performance.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA28709255
  • ISBN
    • 078790127X
    • 078795568X
  • LCCN
    95012476
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    San Francisco
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxiv, 344 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Subject Headings
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