Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors

by Linda B. Nilson

Publisher:

Jossey-Bass: A Wiley Imprint

, 2016

Overview

Teaching at Its Best is the bestselling, research-based toolbox for college instructors at any level, in any higher education setting. Packed with practical guidance, proven techniques, and expert perspectives, this book helps instructors improve student learning both face-to-face and online. This new fourth edition features five new chapters on building critical thinking into course design, creating a welcoming classroom environment, helping students learn how to learn, giving and receiving feedback, and teaching in multiple modes, along with the latest research and new questions to facilitate faculty discussion. Topics include new coverage of the flipped classroom, cutting-edge technologies, self-regulated learning, the mental processes involved in learning and memory, and more, in the accessible format and easy-to-understand style that has made this book a much-valued resource among college faculty.

Good instructors are always looking for ways to improve student learning. With college classrooms becoming increasingly varied by age, ability, and experience, the need for fresh ideas and techniques has never been greater. This book provides a wealth of research-backed practices that apply across the board.

Teach students practical, real-world problem solving

Interpret student ratings accurately

Boost motivation and help students understand how they learn

Explore alternative techniques, formats, activities, and exercises

Given the ever-growing body of research on student learning, faculty now have many more choices of effective teaching strategies than they used to have, along with many more ways to achieve excellence in the classroom. Teaching at Its Best is an invaluable toolbox for refreshing your approach, and providing the exceptional education your students deserve.

Key Features

• Helps instructors improve student learning both face-to-face and online.
• Provides a wealth of research-backed practices that apply across the board.
• Explores alternative techniques, formats, activities, and exercises.

Product Details

• Title: Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors
• Author: Linda B. Nilson
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Series: The Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education Series
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass: A Wiley Imprint
• Print Publication Date: 2016
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 388
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: College teaching; Effective teaching
• ISBNs: 9781119096320, 9781119107804, 9781119107798, 1119096324, 1119107806, 1119107792
• Resource ID: LLS:TCHNGTSBS4THDTN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-03T19:21:18Z

About Linda B. Nilson

Linda B. Nilson is the founding director of the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation (OTEI) at Clemson University. She is the author of Teaching at Its Best, Third Edition (2010), The Graphic Syllabus and the Outcomes Map: Communicating Your Course (2007) and coeditor of Enhancing Learning with Laptops in the Classroom (2005), associate editor of Volumes 25 and 26 of To Improve the Academy (2007, 2008), and editor of Volumes 27 and 28 (2009, 2010), all from Jossey-Bass. In addition, Dr. Nilson has published many articles and book chapters and has presented conference sessions and faculty workshops both nationally and internationally on dozens of topics related to teaching effectiveness, assessment, scholarly productivity, and academic career matters.