Teaching at its best

New college instructors often complain they are handed their working papers and office keys shortly after their appointments and then set adrift. Nilson (teaching effectiveness and innovation, Clemson U.) gives practical advice on preparing for classes, including ways to develop ironclad syllabi; setting expectations of and for students, including managing incivility; preserving academic honesty amongst a student population which is simply not interested in it; identifying varieties of learning and developing teaching strategies; teaching problem solving; and assessing outcomes. In this new edition Nilson includes information on the Internet and other technologies, course portfolios, and ways to get students to do readings.