This is the long-awaited update on the bestselling book that offers a practical, accessible reference manual for faculty in any discipline. This new edition contains up-to-date information on technology as well as expanding on the ideas and strategies presented in the first edition. It includes more than sixty-one chapters designed to improve the teaching of beginning, mid-career, or senior faculty members. The topics cover both traditional tasks of teaching as well as broader concerns, such as diversity and inclusion in the classroom and technology in educational settings.
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"Her advice is well grounded in research and consistently reflects best practices. Whereas some books in this area reflect the author's experiences or received wisdom, Davis draws on recent scholarship of teaching and learning to support her assertions.
There are many strengths to this book. First, it is helpfully organized as a reference guide. Readers can consult chapters as needed and do not have to read it from cover to cover. It is easy to find targeted suggestions to enhance performance or remedy a problem in a specific area. Moreover, Davis writes concisely and in very practical terms. Second, Tools for Teaching is applicable to a wide range of audiences across disciplines and experience levels.
In sum, this updated edition of Tools for Teaching is a thorough compendium of effective teaching practices. If I were to select only one book to give to a colleague or graduate student to help him or her teach, it would be this text."
--American Psychological Association PsycCritiques Vol 54, Release 43, Article 9 (October 28, 2009)
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This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Barbara Gross Davis's classic book Tools for Teaching presents the very latest in ideas and strategies for college teaching: hundreds of tools, tips, and methods, all grounded in research and best practices of faculty. Topics from the bestselling first edition have been extensively updated, and new sections have been added to reflect recent developments in classroom and online technology.
Praise for the Second Edition of Tools for Teaching
"Teachers, from novices to veterans, will find Davis's new work the indispensable toolbox for constructing, remodeling, or fixing almost anything related to teaching. Chock-full of practical description and complete with citations for finding further information, this is the book that every serious teacher will turn to again and again."
—K. Patricia Cross, David Gardner Professor of Higher Education, emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, and coauthor, Classroom Assessment Techniques and Collaborative Learning Techniques
"Teaching is in part an art, but even great artists need good tools. The second edition of Tools for Teaching is even better than the first. It builds on the strengths of the earlier edition and covers many new topics that teachers in the age of PowerPoint, laptops, and Web 2.0 need to master. Every teacher deserves a resource like Tools for Teaching; institutions that care about teaching and learning should make sure each one of them gets a copy."
—Peter Landsberger, former chancellor, Los Angeles Community Colleges
"Using the latest research on teaching and learning as a foundation, this book summarizes the wisdom of teaching effectiveness. I will have this book on my desk, not my shelf, when I teach."
—Larry Braskamp, distinguished alumni professor, Central College, and coauthor, Putting Students First
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Carlson
Format:Paperback
The book by Davis is more of an encyclopedia. It is a reference manual for teachers, and includes an exhaustive list of anything you ever wanted to know about teaching a class. However, the coverage of each topic is extremely brief, and typically limited to a small paragraph of 3-4 sentences. It is a very good guide, but outside reading would be required to fully answer questions many new teachers may have.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book clearly shows how to successfully teach a university course. Teachers with no experience can use it to keep their heads above water, while those with experience can learn a trick or three and sharpen their skills or dig themselves out of a teaching rut.
Preparing, syllabuses, classroom instruction, dealing with GSIs, and much more are discussed, as well as using newer technology, including RSS and instant messaging. The book is based off of research and has a thorough bibliography for digging deeper.
Preparing, syllabuses, classroom instruction, dealing with GSIs, and much more are discussed, as well as using newer technology, including RSS and instant messaging. The book is based off of research and has a thorough bibliography for digging deeper.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By KapenaKeoni
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This is the second copy of this book. I had the first addition and basically wore it out by referencing and loaning it our to other staff instructors.
What I like about the newest edition is the inclusion of modern day technologies for the teacher - web pages, email, and social sites.
KapenaKeoni
What I like about the newest edition is the inclusion of modern day technologies for the teacher - web pages, email, and social sites.
KapenaKeoni
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practical usable tips
This book was assigned in a teaching seminar in graduate school. I now have a faculty position at a state university and still use this book regularly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by the young prof.
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Great tips for teaching
I enrolled in a Community College Teaching Certificate program. This book was a requirement for one of the classes. It's great. Read more
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Tools for Teaching
The book arrived earlier than was promised. It is in great condition and I am very pleased with this purchase. This proved to be a very useful book.
Published 12 months ago by Mary
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Be A Better Teacher
This volume gives a plethora of teaching pointers that cover everything you can think about as you prepare for and practice teaching. I am impressed at how comprehensive it is. Read more
Published 21 months ago by R. J. Thompson
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Excellent Tool!
Basic but thorough instruction for the new teacher. It is my Bible because it contains helpful information regarding most aspects of a teaching position.
Published on October 17, 2009 by Pamela S. Snyder
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