Teaching At Its Best - A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors

Informationen zum Autor Todd D. Zakrajsek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine and the President of the International Teaching Learning Cooperative. He provides academic resources for faculty on various topics related to teaching, learning, leadership, faculty development, instructional strategies, and student learning. He has delivered keynote addresses and campus workshops at more than 300 conferences and university campuses. Linda B. Nilson is the Founding Director of Clemson University's Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation. She is the author of The Graphic Syllabus and the Outcomes Map: Communicating Your Course; Creating Self-Regulated Learners: Strategies to Strengthen Students' Self-Awareness and Learning Skills; and Specifications Grading: Restoring Rigor, Motivating Students, and Saving Faculty Time . Klappentext A complete, accessible, evidence-based guide to better teaching in higher educationThis 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. Each chapter has been revised where necessary to reflect current higher education pedagogy and now includes two reflection questions and one application prompt to reflect on your teaching and stimulate peer discussions.* Discover the value of course design and how to write effective learning outcomes* Learn which educational technology is worthwhile and which is a waste of time* Create a welcoming classroom environment that boosts motivation* Explore detailed explanations of techniques, formats, activities, and exercises--both in person and online* Enjoy reading about teaching strategies and educational conceptsWhether used as a resource for new and seasoned faculty, a guide for teaching assistants, or a tool to facilitate faculty development, this research-based book is highly regarded across all institutional types. Zusammenfassung A complete, accessible, evidence-based guide to better teaching in higher educationThis 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...

Inhaltsverzeichnis

About the Authors xi
 
Preface xv
 
Part 1 Teaching Preparation 1
 
1 Understanding Your Students and How They Learn 3
 
The Students in Your Course 3
 
How People Learn 5
 
How Structure Increases Learning 7
 
The Cognitive Development of Undergraduates 10
 
Encouraging Cognitive Growth 12
 
Teaching Today's Students 13
 
Meeting the Challenge 14
 
Reflection Questions 14
 
2 Designing Outcomes- Centered Courses 17
 
Why Outcomes- Centered Course Design? 18
 
Writing Outcomes 19
 
Types of Outcomes 20
 
Types of Cognitive Outcomes 22
 
Sequencing Outcomes Into a Learning Process 25
 
Frameworks for Course Design 28
 
Showing Students Their Learning Process 30
 
Outcomes- Centered Course Development 30
 
The Big Picture 33
 
Reflection Questions 33
 
3 Including Critical Thinking Into a Course Design 35
 
The Many Faces of Critical Thinking 36
 
Common Ground 37
 
Critical Thinking Outcomes for Your Students 38
 
Giving Students Practice in Critical Thinking 40
 
The Goal: Critical Thinking in Everyday Life 44
 
Reflection Questions 45
 
4 Deciding What Technology to Use 47
 
Choosing Technologies Intelligently 47
 
Models for Implementing Technology 49
 
Lecture- Related Software 50
 
The Learning Management System 52
 
The Flipped Classroom 55
 
Social Media 57
 
Mobile Learning in Class 59
 
Laptops in Class 59
 
Web Resources 61
 
The Future of Educational Technology 62
 
Reflection Questions 63
 
5 Building a More Complete Syllabus 65
 
How Extensive? What Tone? 65
 
Essential Syllabus Items 67
 
The Graphic Syllabus 71
 
Ensuring Your Students Read Your Syllabus 72
 
Adding a Creative Element 74
 
Reflection Questions 74
 
6 Following Copyright Guidelines 77
 
Where Copyright Does and Does Not Apply 78
 
Common Copyright Misconceptions 78
 
Free Use: Fair Use, Facts, and Public Domain 79
 
Printed Text 79
 
Images 80
 
In- Class Performances 81
 
Recording Broadcast Programming 81
 
Online Materials 82
 
Obtaining Permission or a License 83
 
How Copyright Violations Are Actually Handled 84
 
For Further and Future Reference 84
 
Reflection Questions 85
 
Part 2 The Human Side Of Teaching 87
 
7 Establishing a Positive Learning Community 89
 
Planning a Welcoming Classroom 90
 
A Welcoming First Day of Class 91
 
Learning Students' Names 96
 
Maintaining a Welcoming Environment 97
 
Reflection Questions 98
 
8 Becoming an Increasingly Inclusive Teacher 99
 
Inclusive Climate in the Classroom 100
 
Diverse Perspectives 103
 
Representation in Course Content 104
 
Mitigate Inequities In and Out of the Classroom 105
 
Teaching So Everyone Learns 108
 
Universal Design for Learning 110
 
Building Out Inclusive Teaching Skills 110
 
Reflection Questions 111
 
9 Enhancing Student Motivation 113
 
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation 113
 
Students' Perceptions of Motivators in Their Courses 114
 
Perceived Value of College and Its Impact on Motivation 115
 
Theories of Motivation 115
 
Fifty Strategies to Motivate Students 119
 
No Magic Bullets 122
 
Reflection Questions 123
 
10 Managing Productive

Bericht

"Teaching At Its Best is a truly comprehensive resource for any teacher, faculty developer, or instructional designer to work on the why, what and how of teaching. It answers 99.9% of the questions we deal with in our daily practice to improve student learning, and weaves in current discussions around inclusivity, belonging, and community building - on site and online. This book will guide countless teachers to teach at their best!"
--Janina Tosic, consultant, Center for Teaching and Learning, Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences
 
"An essential and easy-to-use resource for novice and experienced faculty alike, Zakrajsek and Nilson's Teaching at its Best includes the opportunity for self-reflection as well as concrete teaching tips that are sure to increase student completion and success. The edition covers the newest developments in evidence-based teaching practices in important areas such as course design and development, along with immediately applicable techniques in crucially current areas such as classroom inclusivity, academic integrity, and preventing classroom incivility."
--Stacey S. Souther, Professor of Psychology and College-wide Faculty Development Coordinator, Cuyahoga Community College
 
"I have leveraged Teaching at Its Best in college teaching courses and faculty development settings since the second edition. This fifth edition offers a major leap forward, one that is deeply evidence-based, that will prove essential for higher education faculty as well as faculty developers who wish to improve teaching practice as well as student learning outcomes."
--C. Edward Watson, associate vice president for curricular and pedagogical innovation, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and co-author of Teaching Naked Techniques: A Practical Guide to Designing Better Classes
 
"Todd Zakrajsek has done a masterful job updating Linda Nilson's canonical research-based teaching resource. This edition includes invaluable information from new research findings and is a must read for everyone desiring to teach at their best and anyone who wants students to learn at their best."
--Saundra Yancy McGuire, Ph.D., Director Emerita, Center for Academic Success, Professor Emerita of Chemistry & (Ret) Assistant Vice Chancellor, Louisiana State University
 

Teaching at its Best is an absolute gem. Whether you are new to teaching in higher education or have been doing it for a while, you will find this book's evidence-based advice on a wide range of teaching issues to be very helpful. The style is engaging and the breadth is impressive. If you want to teach at your best, you should read Teaching at its Best.
--Dan Levy, Senior Lecturer at Harvard University and author of "Teaching Effectively with Zoom"

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Linda B Nilson, Linda B. Nilson, Nilson Linda B., Todd D Zakrajsek, Todd D. Zakrajsek, Todd D. Nilson Zakrajsek
• Verlag: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 13.04.2023
• EAN: 9781119860228
• ISBN: 978-1-119-86022-8
• Seiten: 432
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Pädagogik > Bildungswesen; Education, College, Bildungswesen, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Teaching skills and techniques, Higher education, tertiary education, Hochschulen / Lehren u. Lernen, Teaching & Learning (Higher Education)