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WK 1 READINGS (DUE WK 2)
PLEASE READ FOR 2:
• Chism, N. V. N. (1998).
Developing a philosophy of teaching statement. Essays on Teaching Excellence, 9(3), 1-2.
PLEASE READ 3 OF 5 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Barr, R. B. & Tagg, J. (1995, November/December)
From teaching to learning: A new paradigm for undergraduate education. Change, 27(6), 13-25.
• Barron, B., & Darling-Hammond, L. (n.d.). Powerful Learning: Studies Show Deep Understanding Derives from Collaborative Methods |
Edutopia. Improving Public Schools & Public Education | Edutopia. Retrieved April 7, 2010, from
http://www.edutopia.org/inquiry-project-learning-research.
• Carson, B. H. (1996, November/December).
Thirty years of stories: The professor’s place in student memories. Change, 28(6), 11-19.
• Nash, R. J. (2008, May/June).
A personal reflection on educating for meaning. About Campus, 13(2), 17-24.
• Rendón, L.I. (2000, July-August).
Academics of the heart. About Campus, 5, 3-6.
WK 2 READINGS (DUE WK 3)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 3:
•
The Courage to Teach, Introduction (pp. 1-7), Chapter 1 (pp. 9-33), Chapter Six (pp. 141-156)
PLEASE READ 4 OF 5 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Brookfield, S. (1990).
Some truths about skillful teaching, The Skillful teacher. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 192-211.
• Brookfield, S. (1995).
What it means to be a critically reflective teacher, Becoming a critically reflective teacher. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1–27.
• Chickering, A.W, and Gamson, Z.F. (1987).
Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education.
AAHE Bulletin, 39(7), 3-7.
• Elizabeth, G. (2010, March 7). Building a better teacher.
New York Times Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2007, from
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/magazine/07Teachers-t.html
• Svinicki, M.D. (1994).
Seven deadly comments that block learning about teaching. The National Teaching & Learning Forum, 3 (3).
WK 3 READINGS (DUE WK 4)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 4:
• Robertson, D.R. (2005).
Generative paradox in learner-centered college teaching. Innovative Higher Education 28 (3): 181-194.
PLEASE READ 3 OF 5 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Fogarty, R. (1999).
Architects of the intellect. Educational Leadership, 57, 76-78.
• Gagne, R. M. (1975).
The processes of learning, Essentials of learning for instruction. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 25-47.
• Gardner, H., Kornhaber, M., & Moran, S. (2006).
Orchestrating multiple intelligences. Educational Leadership, 64, 22-27.
• Svinicki, M. (1999).
New directions for learning and motivation (pp. 5 – 28). In M.D. Svinicki (Ed.),
Teaching and learning on the edge of the new millennium: Building on what we have learned (New directions for learning and teaching, no. 80). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
• Tomlinson, C. A. (2004).
The Möbius Effect addressing learner variance in schools.Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(6), 516-524.
WK 4 READINGS (DUE WK 5)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 5:
Palmer,
The Courage To Teach, First half of Ch 3 (pp. 22-47)
PLEASE READ 3 OF 5 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Felder, R., & Brent, R. (1996).
Navigating the bumpy road to student-centered instruction. College Teaching, 44 (2), 43–47.
• Kloss, R. (1994).
A nudge is best: helping students through the Perry scheme of intellectual development./a> College Teaching, 42 (4), 151–154.
• Millis, B. (1994). Betty Miles’ worst nightmare: Losing student trust.The national teaching and learning forum. 3(5), 8-9.
• Tompkins, J. (1990, October).
Pedagogy of the distressed. College English, 52(6), 653-660.
• Van Gelder, T. (2005).
Teaching critical thinking: Some lessons from cognitive science. College Teaching, 53(1), 41-46.
WK 5 READINGS (DUE WK 6)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 6:
• Palmer,
The Courage to Teach, Chapter 3 (pp. 61 - 87)
PLEASE READ 4 OF 6 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Angelo, T. A. (1993, April).
A teacher's dozen: Fourteen general, research-based principles for improving higher learning in our classrooms. AAHE Bulletin, 3-13.
• Brookfield, S. (1990).
Building trust with students, The Skillful teacher. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 192-211.
• Deemer, D. (1986).
Structuring controversy in the classroom in S.F. Schomberg (ed.),
Strategies for Active Teaching and Learning in University Classrooms. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.
• Kunselman, J., & Johnson, K. (2004).
Using the case method to facilitate learning. College Teaching, 52 (3), 87–92.
• Meyers, S. A. (2003).
Strategies to prevent and reduce conflict in college classrooms. College Teaching, 51(3), 94–98.
• Nilson, L. B. (1998).
Questioning techniques for discussion and assessment,Teaching at its best: A research-based resource for college instructors. Bolton, MA: Anker, 87-94.
WK 6 READINGS (DUE WK 7)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 7:
• Goble, R. (2009).
Within technology, without technology. Journal of Media Literacy. (bottom of page PDF). 33-38.
PLEASE READ 3 OF 4 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Ezzedeen, S. R. (2008).
Facilitating class discussions around current and controversial issues: ten recommendations for teachers. College Teaching, 56 (4), 230–236. • Feldman, L. J.
“Classroom Civility is Another of Our Instructor Responsibilities.” College Teaching 49 (2001): 137-40.
• Frederick, P. (1986).
The lively lecture: Eight variations. College Teaching,
Teaching learners to be self-directed. 34 (2), 43-50.
• Grow, G. (1991).
Teaching learners to be self-directed.Adult Education Quarterly, 41(3), 125–149.
WK 7 READINGS (DUE WK 8)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 8:
• Palmer,
The Courage to Teach, Chapter 2 (pp. 35 - 60), Chapter 4 (pp. 89-113)
PLEASE READ 3 OF 5 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Brookfield, S. (2006, Fall).
Authenticity and power. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 111, 5-16.
• Middendorf, J. & Kalish, A. (1996).
The “change-up” in lectures.The National Teaching and Learning Forum, 5(2), 1-5.
• Sprouse, M., Ebbers, L. H., & King, A. R. (2008, December).
Hiring and developing quality community college faculty. Community College Journal of Research & Practice, 32 (12), 985-998.
•Twombly, S. B. (2005, July/August).
Values, policies, and practices affecting the hiring process for full-time arts and sciences faculty in community colleges. Journal of Higher Education, 76(4), 423-447.
•American Association of Colleges and Universities. (2007).
College learning for the new global century. Washington D.C.: AAC&U.
WK 8 READINGS (DUE WK 9)
PLEASE READ FOR WEEK 9:
• Palmer,
The Courage to Teach, Chapter 4 (pp. 89-113) & Chapter 5 (pp. 115-140)
PLEASE READ 2 OF 3 ARTICLES BELOW:
• Bolman, L. G. & Deal, T. E. (1991, 2008).
Re-framing organizations(4th ed.). San-Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (An excerpt).
• Fear, F. A. & Doberneck, D. M. (2004, March/April).
Collegial talk: A powerful tool for change. About Campus, 9(1), 11-19.
• Julius, D. J., Baldridge, J. V. & Pfeffer, J. (1999, March/April).
Memo from Machiavelli.Journal of Higher Education, 70(2), 113-133.
WK 9 READINGS (DUE WK 10)
• Palmer,
The Courage to Teach, Chapter 7 (pp. 163 - 183)