Teaching on Solid Ground Using Scholarship to Improve Practice

by Menges, Robert J.; Weimer, Maryellen

• ISBN13: 9780787901332
• ISBN10: 0787901334
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-12-12
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

An excellent book for faculty who regard teaching as more than a set of techniques. Menges and Weimer focus on connecting teaching with student learning, and they help faculty develop a systematic inquiry into teaching strategies, as well as showing them how to better utilize students assessment in the classroom. ?Larry Braskamp, dean of the College of Education, University of Illinois, Chicago

Author Biography

ROBERT J. MENGES is professor of education and social policy at Northwestern University, where he also heads the Center for the Teaching Professions. MARYELLEN WEIMER is senior lecturer in speech and Facilitator of Learning Initiatives at the Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus. She is also editor-in-chief of The Teaching Professor newsletter.

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
The Authors	xxiii
Why Scholarship Is the Bedrock of Good Teaching	1	(20)
Maryellen Weimer
Part One: Students and Learning
Teaching and Today's College Students	21	(22)
M. Lee Upcraft
Making the Transition to College	43	(32)
Patrick T. Terenzini
Laura I. Rendon
Susan B. Millar
M. Lee Upcraft
Patricia L. Gregg
Romero Jalomo, Jr.
Kevin W. Allison
Student Motivation from the Teacher's Perspective	75	(26)
Raymond P. Perry
Verena H. Menec
C. Ward Struthers
Collaborative Learning: Creating Knowledge wit Students	101	(24)
Roberta S. Matthews
Assessing Student Involvement in Learning	125	(30)
Robert C. Froh
Mark Hawkes
Part Two: Teachers and Teaching
New Roles for Teachers in Today's Classrooms	155	(24)
Susan B. Millar
Planning and Developing Effective Courses	179	(24)
George L. Geis
Assignments That Promote and Integrate Learning	203	(30)
Joseph Lowman
Feedback for Enhanced Teaching and Learning	233	(24)
Robert J. Menges
William C. Rando
How Research on Learning Strengthens Instruction	257	(40)
Marilla D. Svinicki
Anastasia S. Hagen
Debra K. Meyer
Part Three: Laying the Groundwork for Good Teaching
What College Teachers Need to Know	297	(18)
Sarah M. Dinham
Fostering Instructional Vitality and Motivation	315	(22)
Charles J. Walker
Jennifer Woods Quinn
Supporting Diversity Through Campus Culture	337	(26)
William G. Tierney
Estela Mara Bensimon
Using Assessment to Improve Instruction	363	(22)
Trudy W. Banta
Name Index	385	(6)
Subject Index	391