The Science of Learning & the Art of Teaching and its companion field guide provide important information for both new and experienced instructors. The need for new instructors and professors at post-secondary institutions is increasing with growing enrollment numbers. This text and its field guide with CD-ROM offer insight for the current instructor to make more powerful connections with students and enable the untrained educator to make a successful transition into the classroom. It provides templates for planning a course syllabus, designing lessons, and preparing activities. The user will also find sections on what the best teachers do that makes a difference, as well as the characteristics of successful students. This material is designed to be utilized as a guide for professional development, and individual instructors will find it valuable for their instructional practice.
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UNIT ONE: The Science of Learning - Evolving Ideas of How People Learn Chapter 1: Exploring Our Personal Teaching Philosophy - Teacher, Know Thyself Chapter 2: An Exploration of the Evolving Science of Learning Chapter 3: Learning with the Mind in Mind UNIT TWO: The Art of Teaching - Developing Your Craft with the Mind in Mind Chapter 1: Teaching with the Mind in Mind Chapter 2: Preparations for Learning and Teaching Chapter 3: The Traditional Lecture - "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" Chapter 4: Presentation - The Better and the Best - Enhanced and Interactive Lectures Chapter 5: Personalizing Knowledge: Activities for the Development of a Deep Approach to Learning Chapter 6: Appraisal - Assessments of Learning and Assessments for Learning Chapter 7: Making the Grade - Determining Your Grading Policies and Gauging Your Teaching Effectiveness UNIT THREE: Learning without Limits - Proven and Powerful Strategies/Approaches for Learning That Lasts Chapter 1: Cooperative-Collaborative Learning Chapter 2: Accelerated Learning Chapter 3: Inquiry/Problem-Based Learning Chapter 4: Situational Learning Chapter 5: Critical Thinking and Habits of Mind Chapter 6: Teaching with Tech - A Field of Dreams - If You Build It, Will They Learn? UNIT FOUR: Creating Inclusive Classrooms Chapter 1: Grace Under Fire - Dealing with Difficult Students and Difficult Situations Chapter 2: Diversity - Creating Inclusive Classrooms UNIT FIVE: Learning To Teach Personal and Organizational Learning and Development Chapter 1: Teachers as Learners - Becoming a Reflective Practitioner Chapter 2: Schools that Learn - Enhancing Teacher Learning
