Title: Mastering the techniques of teaching /
Authors: Lowman, Joseph,
Date: 1984
Publisher: Jossey-Bass,
Physical description: xix, 245 p. ; 24 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: L
Contents: What constitutes masterful teaching? Is knowledge taught or learned? -- Student memories of excellent instructors -- Outstanding teaching as portrayed by contemporary research -- Two dimensional model of effective college teaching -- Understanding classroom dynamics. Attitudes that influence classroom interpersonal phenomena -- The psychology of college teachers -- The psychology of students -- Predictable changes in class rapport over time -- Developing interpersonal skills and teaching style. Fostering personal relationships with students -- Soliciting feedback from students -- Indirect classroom leadership -- Treating students individually -- Miscellaneous interpersonal topics -- Analyzing and improving classroom performance. College classrooms as dramatic arenas -- Using emotion in lecturing -- Improving classroom speaking skills -- Gesture and movement : the visual dimension -- Sensitivity to the classroom as a stage -- Actively engaging students --^ Creating dramatic suspense -- Selecting and organizing material for class presentations. Many forms of the lecture -- What the lecture can and cannot do well -- Summary of relevant learning theory -- Choosing what to present in a lecture -- Lecturing to promote independent thinking -- Presenting content effectively -- Using visual aids -- Intellectually exciting lectures : a recapitulation -- Enhancing learning through classroom discussion. Educational objectives for discussion -- Types of discussion -- Techniques for leading discussion -- Planning course content to maximize interest. Determining objectives -- Designing a course -- Planning for special types of classes -- Planning for individual class meetings -- Modifying plans -- Integrating learning in and out of the classroom. Reading assignments -- Written assignments -- Observations outside the classroom -- Motivating students to work outside the classroom --^ Evaluating student performance : testing and grading. Evaluation in context -- Examination strategies -- Types of examinations -- Grading -- Cheating -- List of "never's -- The art, craft, and techniques of masterful teaching. Talent or effort? -- Supportive teaching environments -- Evaluating teaching effectiveness -- Using student ratings of instruction -- Training college instructors -- Why strive for excellence in the classroom?'
Notes: Includes index.
Subject headings (LCSH): College teaching--United States