How to Teach College.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Loewen, James W.

Contributor:

Loewen, Nicholas.

Dawson, Michael.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

College teaching.

Education, Higher.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : New Press, The, 2025.

Summary:

This book, authored by James W. Loewen and completed posthumously by Nicholas Loewen and Michael Dawson, serves as a practical guide for educators, particularly those teaching at the college or high school level. It offers strategies for designing courses, engaging students, and fostering inclusivity in diverse and challenging classrooms. With a focus on critical thinking, effective feedback, and active learning, the book emphasizes the importance of scaffolding instruction and maintaining high expectations for students. Drawing from Loewen's extensive teaching experience and sociological insights, it aims to inspire educators to create meaningful and impactful learning experiences. The intended audience includes current and aspiring educators seeking to refine their teaching methodologies. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword: My Dad as a Teacher, Nicholas Loewen

Introduction: Teaching Well

1 Designing Your Course

2 The First Day of Class

3 The Importance of Writing

4 Giving Feedback

5 On (Not) Lecturing

6 Readings

7 Why Test

8 How to Test

9 Grading

10 Teaching Diverse Students

11 Ending Well

Editor’s Note

Acknowledgments

Notes

About the Authors

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ISBN:

1-62097-939-X

OCLC:

1526861478