Title: Enhancing scholarly work on teaching and learning : professional literature that makes a difference /
Authors: Weimer, Maryellen, 1947-
Publisher: Jossey-Bass,
Year: 2006
Subjects: College teaching.; Learning.
Abstract: "In this book, Maryellen Weimer provides an essential resource for anyone who is engaged in efforts to improve teaching in higher education. This comprehensive book draws on a wide array of sources to help practitioners build on the foundation laid by existing scholarly work on teaching and learning. Enhancing Scholarly Work on Teaching and Learning reviews previously published work on teaching and learning to better guide those engaged in pedagogical scholarship and to help develop a literature that meets the needs of faculty."--Jacket.
Contents: Why and how to look -- What to look at -- Scholarly work on teaching and learning : an overview -- The lens of experience : wisdom of practice -- The lens of objectivity : research scholarship -- Promising possibilities -- Looking ahead : learning from what's behind -- From looking to doing : advice for faculty -- From looking to doing : advice for academic leaders.