Leading dynamic seminars : a practical handbook for university educators / James H. Anderson and Andrew H. Bellenkes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anderson, James H., 1963-

Contributor:

Bellenkes, Andrew.

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Series:

Palgrave teaching and learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College freshmen--United States.

College freshmen.

College student orientation--United States.

College student orientation.

United States.

Interdisciplinary approach in education--United States.

Interdisciplinary approach in education.

Physical Description:

xi, 163 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

Summary:

"Hands-on, practical guide helping academics to reinvigorate their seminar teaching. Ideal for new higher education staff seeking guidance as well as more experienced academics looking for tips and ideas. Covers all elements of seminar-based instruction including encouraging participation, handling sensitive topics and incorporating new technology"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1. The Socratic method

2. Prepare your seminar for success

3. Introductions and ground rules

4. Create a positive learning cycle

5. Encourage discussion and collaborative learning

6. Team teaching challenges

7. Technology and seminar-based learning

8. Distance learning

9. End-of-course pitfalls

10. Measure outcomes

11. Some final thoughts and suggestions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-160) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781137276834

1137276835

OCLC:

827973869

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