Contents
Acknowledgements / iii
Foreword / v
The Art of Excellent College Teaching / 1
Marilyn Lockhart, Montana State University
Promoting Effective Teaching / 8
Samuel Cotton, Ball Statue University
Edward J. Lazaros, Ball State University
Christopher B. Davison, Ball State University
Erica Brewer, Ball State University
Teaching Future Leaders Reward Behavior / 14
Penny Pennington Weeks, Oklahoma State University
William G. Weeks, Oklahoma State University
Developmental Mentoring: Connecting the Dots / 19
Joyce W. Fields, Columbia College, SC
Ned S. Laff, Governors State University, IL
Robin F. Rosenthal, Columbia College, SC
Co-authorship: A Teacher-Student Collaboration / 31
Tara B. Perry, Western Washington University
Anna Eblen, Western Washington University
Brian Launius, Western Washington University
Hayley Peterson, Western Washington University
“Pearls of Wisdom” for Beginning Teachers / 40
Denise McDonald, University of Houston – Clear Lake
Peer Assessment in Education: Who Am I Interview / 46
Scott Robinson, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Carli Ing, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jacqueline Meggs, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Backward Design for High-Stakes Achievement / 53
Stacy Furness, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Brenda Wright, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Bridging the Gap between theory and practice in Design / 59
Abimbola O. Asojo, University of Minnesota
Public Schools and Students with Disabilities / 65
Martin G. Brodwin, California State University Los Angeles, CA
Steven C. Fleisher, California State University Channel Islands, CA
Promoting a Positive Classroom Environment / 73
Catherine Dallman, Ball State University, IN
Edward J. Lazaros, Ball State University, IN
Steps to Take to Complete English Academic Papers / 78
Kyeongheui Kim, Western Oregon University
Mock interviews for adolescents: How to get a job / 84
Skyler Rossacci, Spring Branch Independent School District
Denise McDonald, University of Houston – Clear Lake
Teaching Strategies for Critical Thinking Skills / 89
Christine Sereni- Massinger, Saint Leo University, FL
Nancy Wood, Saint Leo University, FL
Text Connections to Foster Learning Engagement / 95
Christine K. Kenney, University of Michigan-Flint
Nicole Evans, University of Michigan-Flint
Improving Student Engagement with Blended Learning / 103
Hanna Hlebasko, Ball State University, IN
Edward J. Lazaros, Ball State University, IN
Compliment in English and Chinese / 108
Feifei Han, University of Sydney, Australia
Scholastic Achievement through Self-leadership / 114
John Garger, Metronome Computer Services, NY
Paul H. Jacques, Rhode Island College, RI
How Faculty Members Fight Matters / 120
Richard F. Bowman, Winona State University, MN
The Efficacy of Clickers using Enhanced Controls / 126
Kenneth M. Cramer, University of Windsor, Canada
Craig Ross, University of Windsor, Canada
Emily Orr, University of Windsor, Canada
Ann Marcoccia, University of Windsor, Canada
Author Index / 132
School Index / 133
Foreword
Twenty how-tos for teaching and learning I have been teaching students of many ages for
over twenty-five years. I care about their future and dream of how they can make our society
a better place to live in today’s turbulent world. The need is more pressing than when I started
teaching. In reflecting upon my career, I realize that I was privileged to have many people who
supported and mentored me in my journey. They gave me many how-tos that I have in my tool
box and their dedication to learners remains a shining model. My desire to learn from others
who share my passion continues.
Much has transpired in the education environment in the past ten years. Changes in economics,
technology, and student demographics add new dimensions to the world of education.
Surrounded by a culture of increased public scrutiny, student success is a buzzword with increased
attention being given to measuring outcomes, retention, and graduation rates. Results of brain-based
learning investigations, advanced research methodologies, and assessments of outcomes reveal
that classrooms need to be student-centered as compared to teacher-centered to maximize learning.
Rather than being solely lectured to, students need to actively engage with course content to maximize
their learning. Additionally, educators are expected to promote positive holistic outcomes in students’
cognitive, emotional, and social lives. Gone are the days of evaluating teachers solely by their
pedagogical methods as student learning has become the focus. As a result, administrators and
teachers alike realize that teaching skills are not something that is learned and repeated over the years.
Instead, striving for continual improvement is critical to meet the developments of today.
This SIB volume is a compilation of 20 helpful examples for educators who want to increase student
learning in the classroom. Educators from diverse disciplines share relevant theories and best practices
to individuals who want to meet changing demands and achieve increased excellence their field.
Please join me in reading this book as we learn new how-tos and are energized by the enthusiasm
of others in our field.
Marilyn Lockhart, Ed. D.
Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence and Professor, Montana State University
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