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Book Synopsis
Energize your classrooms with these key techniques for college teaching Students say the best teachers get them excited about learning, stretch their thinking, and keep them actively involved in class.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xix

About the Author xxi

1. Experiencing Teaching 1

2. The Core Assumptions of Skillful Teaching 15

3. Understanding Our Classrooms 27

4. What Students Value in Teachers 41

5. Understanding and Responding to Classroom Emotions 55

6. Lecturing Creatively 69

7. Using Discussion Methods 83

8. Teaching in Diverse Classrooms 97

9. Teaching About Racism 111

10. Using Imagination, Play, and Creativity 125

11. Teaching in Teams 141

12. Teaching Students to Think Critically 155

13. Teaching Online 169

14. Giving Helpful Evaluations 185

15. Helping Students Take Responsibility for Learning 199

16. Understanding Students’ Resistance to Learning 213

17. Responding to Students’ Resistance to Learning 227

18. Exercising Teacher Power Responsibly 239

19. Negotiating the Politics of Teaching 253

20. Staying Sane: 16 Maxims of Skillful Teaching 265

References 279

Name Index 297

Subject Index 303

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 24 April 2015
      ISBN-13 9781118450291
      978-1118450291
      ISBN-10 1118450299
      Also in:
      Politics, Philosophy & Society Teaching skills and techniques

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Energize your classrooms with these key techniques for college teaching Students say the best teachers get them excited about learning, stretch their thinking, and keep them actively involved in class.

      Table of Contents

      Preface ix

      Acknowledgments xix

      About the Author xxi

      1. Experiencing Teaching 1

      2. The Core Assumptions of Skillful Teaching 15

      3. Understanding Our Classrooms 27

      4. What Students Value in Teachers 41

      5. Understanding and Responding to Classroom Emotions 55

      6. Lecturing Creatively 69

      7. Using Discussion Methods 83

      8. Teaching in Diverse Classrooms 97

      9. Teaching About Racism 111

      10. Using Imagination, Play, and Creativity 125

      11. Teaching in Teams 141

      12. Teaching Students to Think Critically 155

      13. Teaching Online 169

      14. Giving Helpful Evaluations 185

      15. Helping Students Take Responsibility for Learning 199

      16. Understanding Students’ Resistance to Learning 213

      17. Responding to Students’ Resistance to Learning 227

      18. Exercising Teacher Power Responsibly 239

      19. Negotiating the Politics of Teaching 253

      20. Staying Sane: 16 Maxims of Skillful Teaching 265

      References 279

      Name Index 297

      Subject Index 303

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