Teaching in higher education - Becker, Lucinda M. 1963-; Denicolo, Pam (Los Angeles SAGE, 2013)
1. Introduction : Ways to use this book -- 2. Why teach? : How much can I handle? ; How might I start to teach? ; Research seminars -- 3. Seminar presentations to your peers : Research seminar opportunities ; Why contribute to a research seminar? ; Preparing the right material ; Getting the tone right ; Maximising the benefits -- 4. Leading an undergraduate seminar : Allow students the freedom to express an opinion, even the 'wrong' opinion ; Allow students to ask questions, even the 'wrong' questions ; Allow you to talk through a topic, even the 'wrong' topic ; Allow you to share your expertise, even the 'wrong' expertise ; Why lead a seminar? ; Your role as educator ; Setting objectives for seminars ; Getting the timing right ; Encouraging discussion -- 5. Dynamic learning environments : Preparing your material ; Judging and balancing time ; Structuring your aims and objectives ; A series of dynamic learning events ; Techniques for encouraging engagement ; Recording events ; Peer support and assessment -- 6. Lectures : Why give a lecture? ; Getting the brief ; Thinking in context ; Lecture performance ; Teaching aids ; Interactivity ; Learning hurdles ; Timing the preparation ; Decisions to make ; Show you care ; Preparing to write the lecture ; Planning the lecture ; Writing the lecture ; Getting your timing right ; Practising ; Nerves ; Reflections -- 7. Productive teaching aids : Do you need teaching aids? ; What options do you have? -- 8. Handling assessment : A special note about evaluation ; The marking rhythm ; Marking criteria ; Setting examination questions ; Moderation and double marking ; Written feedback ; Tutorials.
Includes index.
Keywords: College teaching