Teaching College in an Age of Accountability [Paperback]

Richard E. Lyons (Author), Meggin McIntosh (Author), Marcella L. Kysilka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2003 | ISBN-10: 0205353150 | ISBN-13: 978-0205353156 | Edition: 1

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 284 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205353150
• ISBN-13: 978-0205353156
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #791,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching College in an Age of Accountability, November 12, 2002

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Laura A. Parks (Gardnerville, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching College in an Age of Accountability (Paperback)

This text is a must have for the new and seasoned professors alike! I found myself continually noting practical ideas that I can immediately use to polish and enhance my practice as well as improvements I can make for future courses. The authors generate an authentic and realistic picture of the college classroom today-they've been there! From planning and launching a successful semester to generating effective instructional methods and assesments during the course, this book is filled with specific and practical ideas throughout.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for College Instructors, December 5, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Teaching College in an Age of Accountability (Paperback)

The title got my attention, and the table of contents convinced me to read this book. I am very impressed with the way the authors clearly explained the context of teaching today, and in the way they addressed the conflicting pressures that instructors like me perceive. I am asked to facilitate student success by my instructional leaders with little guidance on how to achieve it. This book provides that guidance. Like many, I perceive a call to lower standards to aid student retention, but that totally contradicts why I chose the profession.
This book provides me with the tools to facilitate increased success among my students, while helping feel much better about my role. Many are relatively simple, but extremely helpful for use in the classroom. The book also addresses how to manage key retention mileposts of each term; how to achieve greater effectiveness with first generation students;and how to ensure my evaluation methods are valid and appropriate.
It has made me think about my teaching in a much more grounded way. It is the most practical book about teaching that I have ever read!

5.0 out of 5 stars great investment for adjunct instructors, May 14, 2007

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Adjunct Instructor (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching College in an Age of Accountability (Paperback)

Hello all, I would buy this book again, if I had to...I would recommend it to any adjunct instructor, especially if they are new. There is great advice in this. It is well researched. At the end of each chapter, there are great summaries and "take-aways". This book shows not only the instructor's point of view, but the student's point of view. I found these things most helpful.