Building on the conversation begun in Volume II on instructor training and development, Garner delves deeper into the concepts and strategies undergirding effective educational practice. Highly practical in nature, yet grounded in educational theory and research, Volume III offers a concise guide to teaching in the first-year seminar from organizing a syllabus, structuring individual class sessions, and engaging students in the classroom to conducting meaningful assessments of their learning. Because Garner focuses on the learning process rather than specific content, the strategies are highly portable to a range of seminar types and undergraduate courses. An invaluable resource for college instructors looking to improve their own teaching.
The First-Year Seminar:
Designing, Implementing, and Assessing Courses to Support Student Learning and Success which includes all 5 volumes in this series is available as an eBook ISBN 9781942072652.
List of Figures
Notes on the Series—Tracy L. Skipper, Series Editor
Overview
Chapter 1: Understanding Our Students: Current and Future Perspectives
Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Effective Teaching
Chapter 3: Planning for Instruction in the First-Year Seminar
Chapter 4: Special Considerations in Teaching
Chapter 5: Alternative Approaches to Learning
Chapter 6: Technology as an Instructional Resource
Chapter 7: Assessment of Student Learning
Appendix: Course Enhancement Resources
References
Index
