College Teaching: Developing Perspective Through Dialogue

by Michael W. Galbraith

College Developing Perspective Through Dialogue casts a wide net over the topic of teaching in college. It begins with the notion that to understand what it means to be a good college teacher, self-awareness is essential. From there it provides helpful guidelines for beginning teachers, as well as to more experienced ones, about the instructional process and the academic activities outside the classroom that are imperative for survival as a college teacher. College Teaching uses a question-answer format to explore its nine Gaining Some Insight on Self Preparing to Teach the Course The First Class Session Issues in the Classroom Teaching Methods and Techniques Teaching With Technology Evaluating and Grading Academic Advising Academic Activities Outside the Classroom Readers of the book will find its conversational and personal tone to be a welcoming approach to exploring the complexities, dynamics, and joys of college teaching.

152 pages, Hardcover

First published February 21, 2008