Handbook of College Teaching: Theory and Applications (The Greenwood Educators' Reference Collection)

Colleges are becoming increasingly concerned with the quality of undergraduate instruction, and faculty are devoting more attention to improving their teaching skills. This volume will help college faculty improve their performance in the classroom. The book contains useful theoretical information on the learning styles of college students, and it presents practical information on how to teach courses in particular disciplines. The chapter authors are widely recognized as master teachers. The information at the beginning of the book summarizes and evaluates current research in cognitive psychology and student learning styles. The bulk of the volume then provides practical information on college teaching. A set of chapters stresses the advantages of different instructional methods, while other chapters are devoted to teaching particular disciplines in the arts and sciences. The book also presents information on related issues, such as working with at-risk students, classroom management, textbook selection, and grading. This professional reference will be an indispensable tool for college professors in all disciplines. This collection of 34 essays focuses on the practical application of theory within the domain of college classroom teaching, dealing primarily with undergraduate teaching at two- and four-year institutions. Part 1 examines the psychological foundations of teaching and learning, with chapters on cognition, student motivation, student and faculty epistemology, and student personality factors. Part 2 considers methods of college instruction, with chapters on lecturing, discussion, workshops, team teaching, team learning, laboratories, case-study, tutorials and independent study, field trips, and television teaching. Part 3 examines teaching in specific academic areas, with chapters on biology, chemistry, English, ethnic studies, French, history, mathematics, physics, psychology, and women's studies. Part 4 concentrates on special problems that confront undergraduate faculty, with chapters on such issues as teaching large classes, teaching small classes, faculty-student relationships, student behavior problems, at-risk students, and students with disabilities. Part 5 examines the role of the college instructor, with chapters on classroom management, textbook selection, test design, and student evaluation. (Each essay contains references.) (MDM)

offers Practical Information On How To Teach A Variety Of College Courses And Discusses Different Instructional Methodologies.

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a Reference That Deals Primarily With Undergraduate Teaching At Two- And Four-year Institutions Of Higher Education, Emphasizing The Practical Application Of Theory Within The Domain Of College Classroom Teaching. The Volume Is Divided Into Five Sections: Psychological Foundations Of Teaching And Learning; Methods Of College Instruction; Teaching Specific Academic Areas; Special Problems That Confront The Undergraduate Faculty Member--classroom Settings And Student Personnel; And The Job Of Being A College Instructor. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)