Selected ice-breakers:
Alternative
activities for introducing students and establishing a relaxed
classroom climate
Classroom structures which encourage student participation
Group discussion
facilitates high-level learning
Collaborative Learning: Group work and study
teams
Hints on explaining
Designing discussions as group inquiry
Improving
discussions Ten elements of an effective discussion
On reading well to discuss
well Strategies for stimulating discussion
The dreaded discussion: Ten ways to
start
The process of a good discussion
Questions for framing a discussion
Strategies for classroom success by women faculty
Men and women use different
approaches in classroom discussions
An Instructor's Guide to Changes in Grades
and Grading-UIUC
THESE BOOKS ARE SHELVED IN THE ALLEN HALL LIBRARY
Angelo, Thomas A. Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers. Thomas A. Angelo, K. Patricia Cross. 2nd Ed. Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., 1993. (2 copies).
Bean, John C. Engaging Ideas: The Professor's Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom. John C. Bean. 1st Ed. Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., 1996.
Bess, James L. Teaching Alone, Teaching Together: Transforming the Structure of Teams for Teaching. James L. Bess and Associates. 1st Ed. Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c2002.
Brookfield, Stephen D. Developing Critical Thinkers: Challenging Adults to Explore Alternative Ways of Thinking and Acting. By Stephen D. Brookfield. A Joint Publication in the Jossey-Bass Higher Education Series and the Jossey-Bass Management Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1987.
Brookfield, Stephen D. The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust and Responsiveness in the Classroom. Stephen D. Brookfield. 1st Ed. Jossey-Bass Higher Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1990.
Burbules, Nicholas C. Dialogue in Teaching: Theory and Practice. Nicholas C. Burbules. Advances in Contemporary Educational Thought. Teachers College, Columbia University, c1993.
Changing College Classrooms: New teaching and Learning Strategies for an Increasingly Complex World. Edited by Diane F. Halpern, and Associates. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1994.
Classroom Communication: Collected Readings for Effective Discussion and Questioning. Edited by Rose Ann Neff and Maryellen Weimer. Magna Publications, Inc., c1989. (2 copies).
Cornesky, Robert. The Quality Professor: Implementing TQM in the Classroom. 1st Ed. Magna Publications, Inc., c1993.
Cross, K. Patricia. Classroom Research: Implementing the Scholarship of Teaching. K. Patricia Cross. 1st Ed. Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1996.
Davis, Barbara Gross. Tools for Teaching. Barbara Gross Davis. 1st Ed. Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass, Inc., c1993.
Davis, James R. Better Teaching, More Learning: Strategies for Success in Postsecondary Settings. James Davis. American Council on Education/Oryx Series on Higher Education. American Council on Education and The Oryx Press, c1993.
Davis, James R. Interdisciplinary Courses and Team Teaching: New Arrangements for Learning. James R. Davis. American Council on Education/Oryx Press Series on Higher Education. American Council on Education and The Oryx Press, c1995.
Diamond, Robert M. Designing & Assessing Courses & Curricula: A Practical Guide. Robert M. Diamond. 2nd Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1998. (3 copies).
Education for Judgment: The Artistry of Discussion Leadership. Edited by C. Rland Christensen, David A. Garvin, Ann Sweet, c1991.
Ender, Steven C. Students Helping Students: A Guide for Peer Educators on College Campuses. Steven C. Ender, Fred B. Newton. 1st Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c2000.
Erickson, Bette LaSere. Teaching College Freshmen. Bette LaSere Erickson, Diane Weltner Strommer. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1991.
Handbook for Teaching Assistants at the University of Illinois. Nancy Diamon, Laura Hahn, Marne Helgesen, Priscilla Visek. Office of Instructional and Management Services. Revised Edition 1988.
Handbook of Cooperative Learning Methods. Edited by Shlomo Sharan. The Greenwood Educators' Reference Collection. Greenwood Press, c1994.
Handbook of the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Comprehensive Guide to Purposes, Structures, Practices and Change. Jerry G. Gaff, James L Ratcliff, Editors. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1997. Hiemstra, Roger. Individualizing Instruction: Making Learning Personal, Empowering, and Successful. Roger Heimstra, Burton Sisco. The Jossey-Bass Higher Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1990.
The Importance of Learning Styles: Understanding the Implications for Learning, Course Design, and Education. Edited by Ronald R. Sims and Serbrenia J Sims. Greenwood Press, c1995.
Jacobs, Lucy Cheser. Developing and Using Tests Effectively: A Guide for Faculty. Lucy Cheser Jacobs, Clinton I. Chase. 1st Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1992.
Johnson, Glenn R. First Steps to Excellence in College Teaching. Glenn Ross Johnson. 3rd Ed. Magna Publications, Inc., Madison, WI, c1995.
Katz, Joseph. Turning Professors Into Teachers: A New Approach to Faculty Development and Student Learning. Joseph Katz and Mildred Henry. American Council on Education/Oryx Series on Higher Education. American Council on Education/Macmillan Publishing Company, c1988.
Lowman, Joseph. Mastering the Technique of Teaching. Joseph Lowman. 2nd Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1995.
147 Practical Tips for Teaching Professors. Compiled and Edited by Bob Magnam. Magna Publications, Inc., c1990. (2 copies).
Ory, John C. Tips for Improving Testing and Grading. John C. Ory, Katherine E. Ryan. Sage Publications, Inc., c1993.
Schaefer, William D. Education Without Compromise: From Chaos to Coherence in Higher Education. William D. Schaefer. Jossey-Bass Higher Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1990.
Silverman, Sharon L. Learning & Development: Making Connections to Enhance Teaching. Sharon L. Silverman, Martha E. Casazza. 1st Ed. Jossey-Bass Inc., c2000.
Strange, C. Carney. Educating by Design: Creating Campus Learning Environments that Work. C. Carney Strange, James H. Banning. 1st Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c2001.
Strategies for Active Teaching and Learning in University Classrooms. A Handbook of Teaching Strategies Developed by University of Minnesota Faculty with Support from the Northwest Area Foundation. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, c1986.
Teaching College: Collected Readings for the New Instructor. Edited by Maryellen Weimer, Pennsylvania State University and Rose Ann Neff, Lock Haven University. Magna Publications, Inc., c1990.
The Dialogic Classroom: Teachers Integrating Computer Technology, Pedagogy, and Research. Edited by Jeffrey R. Galin and Joan Latchaw. National Council of Teachers of English, Urbana, Illinois, c1998.
Walvoore, Barbara E. Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment. Barbara E. Walvoore, Virginia Johnson Anderson. 1st Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1998.
Weimer, Maryellen. How Am I Teaching?: Forms and Activities for Acquiring Instructional Input. Maryellen Weimer, Ph.D., Joan Parrett, Ph.D., Mary-Margaret Kerns, M.S. Magna Publications, Inc., Madison WI, c1988.
Weimer, Maryellen. Improving Your Classroom Teaching. Maryellen Weimer. Survival Skills for Survivors; Vol. 1. Sage Publications, Inc., c1993.
White, Edward M. Teaching and Assessing Writing: Recent Advances in Understanding, Evaluating, and Improving Student Performance. Edward M. White. 2nd Ed. The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series. Jossey-Bass Inc., c1994.
ASHE-ERIC HIGHER EDUCATION REPORT SERIES
Report No. 1, 1991. Active Learning: Creating Excitement in the Classroom. By Charles C. Bonwell and James E. Eison.
Report No. 6, 1995 Models for Improving College Teaching: A Faculty Resource. By Jon E. Travis.
Volume 26 - No. 3 Proclaiming and Sustaining Excellence: Assessment as a Faculty Role. By Karen Maitland Schilling and Karl L. Schilling.
Volume 27 - No. 1 The Art and Science of Classroom Assessment: The Missing Part of Pedagogy. By Susan M. Brookhart.
ASHE-ERIC HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH REPORT
Report No. 4, 1982 Improving Instruction: Issues and Alternatives for Higher Education. By Charles C. Cole, Jr.
ILLINI INSTRUCTOR SERIES
No. 1 Teaching Large Classes.
No. 2 Working With Teaching Assistants.
No. 3 Preparing A Course Syllabus.
No. 4 Practical Approaches to Dealing With Cheating on Exams.
No. 5 Effectively Using Informal Early Semester Feedback.
No. 6 Written and Verbal Methods for Early Semester Feedback.
No. 7 International Teaching Assistants: Communication Strategies.
No. 8 Motivating Your Students.
NEW DIRECTIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Number 34, Summer 1988…Assessing Students' Learning.
OFFICE OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
· Effective Classroom Questioning
· Improving Your Lecturing
· Improving Your Test Questions
Tell me
and
I'll forget.
Teach me
and I'll remember.
Involve me
and I'll learn.
A university, if it is doing what it ought to be doing, is by definition disorderly. It is a place where freedom takes on a special meaning, where people come together precisely for the purpose of thinking, speaking, inquiring, and criticizing freely. It is a place unfriendly to fetters.
Joseph N. Crowley
University of Nevada at Reno from
Notes from the President's Chair:
Reflections
on Life in a University.
Published by the University
of Nevada - Reno Foundation