The skillful teacher : on technique, trust, and responsiveness in the classroom

Summary: This book explores the three R's of skillful teaching: respect, research, and responsiveness. Draws on experience and research to identify key concerns in the teacher-learner relationship in college settings, such as building trust with students and overcoming resistance. Includes practical advice on lecturing, discussions, role-playing, simulation, and other instructional techniques.

Record details

ISBN: 0787980668 (cloth)
ISBN: 9780787980665 (cloth)
Physical Description: print
xx, 297 p. ; 24 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-288) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Experiencing teaching -- The core assumptions of skillful teaching -- Understanding our classrooms -- What students value in teachers -- Understanding and responding to the emotions of learning -- Lecturing creatively -- Preparing students for discussion -- Getting students to participate in discussion -- Teaching in diverse classrooms -- Giving helpful evaluations -- Teaching online -- Responding to resistance -- Dealing with the politics of teaching -- Surviving emotionally.