Mastering the Techniques of Teaching

Now in Paperback!<br> <br> “Masterfully balancing the practitioner’s need for concretesuggestions and the scholar’s quest for intriguing ideas, this bookoffers tips to be tried in class tomorrow and ideas to be mused onfor months.”<br> –Maryellen Weimer, professor, Penn State University-BerksCampus<br> <br> “I have used the first edition of Joe Lowman’s book for years andfound it most helpful. The new edition is a must for teachers andfaculty developers.”<br> –Milt Cox, University Director for Teaching Effectivness Programs,Miami University<br> <br> In this second edition of his classic resource, Joseph Lowmanexpands on his earlier model of effective teaching to place greateremphasis on motivational skill and commitment to teaching. Hepresents a practical new learning model that compares six sourcesof influence on what and how students learn in a college course.All types of teachers and instructors will discover options on howto organize classes and use group work to promote learning. Theywill also find a checklist for assessing their classroomperformance on video, detailed instructions for using videoanalysis to improve their technique, and an innovative approach toevaluating their overall performance.