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The Joy Of Teaching: A Practical Guide for New College Instructors (2005)

Author(s): Filene, Peter

Media Type: Book

Category: Teacher Professional Development

Description\Summary

This book provides helpful guidance for new instructors developing and teaching their first college courses. It lays out the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical strategies, inviting new teachers to make choices based on their own personalities, values, and goals. It tackles everything from syllabus writing and lecture planning to class discussions, grading, and teacher-student interactions outside the classroom.

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