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Teaching College in an Age of Accountability

by: Lyons, Richard E.; McIntosh, Meggin; Kysilka, Marcella L.

Teaching College in an Age of Accountability

by: Lyons, Richard E.; McIntosh, Meggin; Kysilka, Marcella L.

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9780205353156
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0205353150
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 09/23/2002
Publisher: Pearson

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This book provides professors with the insights and tools necessary to achieve higher levels on accountability assessment outcomes while preparing students for enhancing their own career success in a more complex future. In recent years, many initiatives have been implemented by a number of state legislatures and boards of trustees to increase "institutional effectiveness." These measures have made colleges and universities aware that practices once accepted as sacrosanct within the culture will, from this time forward, be assessed regularly for their contribution to achieving more accountable outcomes. This book equips professors to address outcome goals in a proactive manner.

Preface	p. xiii
The Rise of Accountability in Higher Education	p. 1
Rising Expectations of Stakeholders in Higher Education	p. 2
Market Pressures	p. 3
External Political Pressures	p. 5
Accreditation Pressures	p. 6
Institutional Effectiveness	p. 7
Impact on Institutional Practices	p. 9
Summary of Key Points	p. 10
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 11
Tips for Thriving	p. 13
Suggested Readings	p. 13
Implications of Accountability on Your Teaching	p. 14
Grounding Your Teaching and Learning Effectiveness	p. 17
Understanding Individual Learning Styles	p. 18
Developing a Teaching Style That Fits Students' Learning Styles	p. 20
Fostering Student Responsibility	p. 22
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Professors	p. 23
Managing the Mileposts of the Term	p. 27
Thinking of Students as Customers	p. 28
Summary of Key Points	p. 30
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 30
Tips for Thriving	p. 31
Suggested Readings	p. 32
Teaching and Learning SWOT Analysis	p. 33
Personal Philosophy of Teaching and Learning (Example)	p. 34
Teaching Style Self-Assessment	p. 36
Today's College Students	p. 38
The Big Picture	p. 38
"Traditional" and "Nontraditional" Students versus Generations	p. 39
The Generational Matrix	p. 40
The Baby Boom Generation	p. 40
Generation X	p. 43
The Millennial Generation	p. 45
Emerging Influences	p. 46
Multiple Intelligences	p. 47
Common Problem Situations	p. 49
What Students Want from College Instructors	p. 50
Students with Special Needs	p. 51
Summary of Key Points	p. 54
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 54
Tips for Thriving	p. 55
Suggested Readings	p. 56
Generational Matrix, Completed	p. 57
Strategic Course Planning	p. 59
Designing an Effective Course	p. 60
Additional Syllabus Considerations	p. 70
Planning Your Course Strategy	p. 72
Summary of Key Points	p. 73
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 73
Tips for Thriving	p. 75
Suggested Readings	p. 75
Model Course Syllabus	p. 76
Launching Your Course Effectively	p. 80
Orchestrating Positive First Impressions	p. 82
Introducing Yourself Effectively	p. 82
Clarifying the Learning Objectives and Your Expectations	p. 84
Helping Students Learn about One Another	p. 84
Getting to Know Your Students	p. 86
Whetting Students' Appetite for the Course Content	p. 87
Informing Students of Key Issues	p. 88
Reassuring Students about Their Decision	p. 89
Assessing Students' Understanding of the Starting Position	p. 89
Following Up the First Week of Class	p. 90
Summary of Key Points	p. 90
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 91
Tips for Thriving	p. 92
Suggested Readings	p. 93
Student Profile Form	p. 94
Icebreaker Activity	p. 96
Managing the Context of Your Course	p. 97
Organizing Your Course Materials	p. 98
Lesson Planning	p. 99
Developing an Agenda	p. 102
Managing Your Class Time	p. 102
Managing Your Classroom Environment	p. 104
Improving Interpersonal Communications	p. 105
Special Strategies for Managing Large Classes	p. 108
Managing the First Exam or Major Assignment	p. 111
Surviving When You Are Not Prepared	p. 113
Adhering to Ethical Standards	p. 114
Dealing with Disruptive Students	p. 117
Summary of Key Points	p. 118
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 118
Tips for Thriving	p. 119
Suggested Readings	p. 120
Instructor-Directed Learning Methods	p. 121
A Continuum of Methods	p. 122
Today's Teaching and Learning Paradigm	p. 123
Strategic Use of Lectures	p. 124
Strategic Use of Video Presentations	p. 131
Strategic Use of Guest Speakers	p. 132
Strategic Use of Controlled Whole-Group Discussions	p. 133
Summary of Key Points	p. 137
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 138
Tips for Thriving	p. 139
Suggested Readings	p. 139
Sample Viewing Guide for Videos	p. 140
Student-Driven Learning Methods	p. 141
The Contemporary View	p. 142
Active Learning	p. 143
Strategic Teaching Using Student-Driven Methods	p. 144
Strategic Use of Open Discussion	p. 145
Strategic Use of Small-Group Learning Strategies	p. 146
Strategic Use of Role-Playing	p. 151
Strategic Use of Student Presentations	p. 152
Strategic Use of Experiential Learning	p. 154
Strategic Use of Focused Study Time	p. 155
Summary of Key Points	p. 157
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 158
Tips for Thriving	p. 159
Suggested Readings	p. 159
Circle of Knowledge	p. 161
Infusing Technology into Your Teaching	p. 163
Organizing Class Instruction	p. 164
Fostering Richer Learning Relationships with Students through Technology	p. 167
Enhancing Instructional Presentations	p. 170
Course Management Software	p. 173
Leveraging the Learning Resources of the Internet	p. 173
Organizing and Processing Information	p. 176
Dealing with Technology-Facilitated Plagiarism	p. 178
Where Teaching and Learning with Technology Intersect	p. 180
Summary of Key Points	p. 182
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 183
Tips for Thriving	p. 184
Suggested Readings	p. 185
Managing the Examination Process	p. 186
Qualities of an Effective Examination	p. 187
Developing Effective Selected Response Items	p. 190
Developing Effective Essay Test Items	p. 193
Facilitating Student Success	p. 194
Administering the Examination	p. 195
Dealing with Student Cheating	p. 196
Scoring Examinations	p. 197
Reviewing Results of Examinations	p. 197
Summary of Key Points	p. 198
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 199
Tips for Thriving	p. 200
Suggested Readings	p. 200
Analyzing Selected Response Exam Items	p. 201
Essay Question Exercise	p. 206
Alternative Methods of Assessing Student Learning	p. 208
Performance Assessment	p. 212
Oral Presentations	p. 214
Writing Assignments	p. 215
Portfolio Assessment	p. 217
Individual Learning Agreements	p. 220
Summary of Key Points	p. 221
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 222
Tips for Thriving	p. 223
Suggested Readings	p. 223
Oral Presentation Rubric Model	p. 224
Learning Agreement Proposal	p. 225
Bringing Your Course to an Effective Conclusion	p. 226
Energizing Your Class as You Approach the End	p. 227
Supporting Your Students' Time and Project Management Skills	p. 230
Determining Final Course Grades	p. 232
Conducting Effective Closing Class Meetings	p. 233
Submitting End-of-Term Reports	p. 234
Summary of Key Points	p. 235
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 235
Tips for Thriving	p. 237
Suggested Readings	p. 237
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Your Teaching	p. 238
Conducting Informal Student Evaluations	p. 239
Arranging Informal Assessments by Colleagues	p. 243
Videotaping a Classroom Presentation	p. 244
Gathering the Official Ratings	p. 245
Preparing for Formal Observation/Evaluation by a Discipline Leader	p. 247
Conducting a Self-Assessment	p. 248
Summary of Key Points	p. 249
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 249
Tips for Thriving	p. 250
Suggested Readings	p. 251
Classroom Management Self-Assessment Form	p. 252
Model Teaching Observation Worksheet	p. 253
Maintaining Your Edge	p. 254
Building a Following among Students	p. 255
Becoming an Advocate for the Marginalized	p. 258
Leveraging Your Institution's Faculty Development Resources	p. 259
Developing Mutually Beneficial Mentoring Relationships	p. 261
Developing a Collection of Teaching and Learning Resources	p. 264
Participating in Conference Sessions Devoted to Instruction	p. 265
Developing Your Technological Savvy	p. 265
Developing a Teaching Portfolio	p. 266
Focusing on the Differences You Are Making	p. 267
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 268
Summary of Key Points	p. 270
Through the Professors' Eyes	p. 270
Tips for Thriving	p. 272
Suggested Readings	p. 272
Model Mentoring Agreement	p. 273
References	p. 275
Index	p. 281
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Teaching College in an Age of Accountability

Teaching College in an Age of Accountability

9780205353156

0205353150

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