| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 161 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Getting a College Teaching Job and Expectations -- 2. A Successful First Day of the Semester -- 3. Organizing the Curriculum -- 4. Lessons, Assignments, and Grading Criteria -- 5. Grading Policies and Test Writing -- 6. Methods of Teaching: Lectures, Graphic Organizers, and Concepts -- 7. Methods for Teaching with Active Learning: Questions, Discussions, and Group Work -- 8. Online, Blended, and Technology-Enhanced Teaching -- 9. Today's Students, Your Relationship with Them, and Helping Them Achieve Success -- 10. Instructional Management That Improves Student Behaviors -- 11. Earning Promotion and Tenure -- 12. Career Stages |
| Summary |
People who teach in higher education are subject matter specialists, but they often have little preparation in how to teach. This book presents the knowledge base of college teaching in a user-friendly, easy-to-read, yet well-researched format. From sample syllabi to the creation of an effective grading scale, this book covers critically important aspects of organizing and teaching your curriculum. Suggestions for preparing for the first day of the semester will make all semesters run more smoothly. Chapters about building positive student relationships, student incivility, and academic integ |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
First year teachers -- United States
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College teachers -- United States.
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College teaching -- Vocational guidance -- United States
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College teaching -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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EDUCATION -- Higher.
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College teachers.
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College teaching.
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College teaching -- Vocational guidance.
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First year teachers.
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United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781607095262 |
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1607095262 |
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1282607863 |
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9781282607866 |
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