Transforming Traditional Teaching for Today's College Students: Strategies for Cultivating Relationships and Community

By giving students a greater voice in how their learning is facilitated, this book offers a fresh spin on classic college teaching methods. Seasoned faculty developers Driscoll and Shapiro cover seven common teaching approaches and how they can be leveraged to support the development of students as co-teachers. The easily digestible, practical strategies throughout each chapter pair powerfully with candid case studies. Readers are able to witness firsthand the uncertainties, disappointments, and successes of the post-pandemic classroom as faculty and students work together to overcome challenges and form deep connections. While an indispensable resource for those new to teaching, this book also serves as an innovative tool for experienced instructors and educational developers alike, imparting guidance that will result in more meaningful interactions, stronger relationships, and a genuine sense of community in the college classroom. Cover Half Title Endorsements Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Foreword Preface 1 Listening to Our Readers: Descriptions of Their Teaching 2 The Courage to Teach Again: Students Have Changed, and So Have I! 3 Students as Our Lecturing Partners: Expanding Our Learning 4 Discussion and Question/Answer: Pedagogical Partners for Enhanced Learning 5 Oral Presentations: Normalizing Presentation Anxiety and Inclusive Public Speaking Pedagogy 6 Group Work and Collaboration: Learning Together 7 One-Minute Reflection Papers: The Teaching Innovation That Swamps All Others 8 Feedback for Students and Teachers: A Powerful Pedagogy Index