College Teaching, a Psychologist's View

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Harcourt, Brace, 1956 - College teaching - 404 pages
The aim of this book is to improve college instruction in psychology. The initial chapters deal with the nature of higher education, its strengths and weaknesses, providing background for later discussion. The subject of psychology--as addressed in teacher training--is explored as it relates to the role of faculty member. Discussion of the techniques of teaching follows, and finally a discussion of student characteristics helps to explain why some techniques have the effects they do. Teaching problems are different by discipline, and each teacher approaching them does so as an individual. Teachers need to be adaptable, attentive, analytical, flexible, and motivated, and being willing to try new ideas can lead to better teaching.

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The Development of American Higher Education
1
Criticisms and Issues in Higher Education
25
Liberal and General Education
45
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