by Ken Bain
With the strong conviction that good teaching can be learned, and after 15 years of observing teachers in action, Bain undertook an exploration of the essentials of effective teaching. The result is an insightful look at what makes a great teacher, based on a study of three dozen teachers from a cross section of disciplines from medical-school faculties to undergraduate departments. After interviewing students and colleagues, observing classrooms and laboratories, and examining course materials from syllabi to lecture notes, Bain concludes that the quality of teaching is measured not by whether students pass exams but whether they retain the material to such an extent that it influences their thoughts and actions. Bain focuses on what the best teachers know and understand about their subject matter as well as the learning process; how they prepare; what they expect of their students; how they treat students; and how they evaluate student progress. Although this book is aimed at teachers, it is a thoughtful and valuable resource for students and parents as well. Vanessa Bush Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved.
Facilitated by Dale Turner, Philosophy
Times to be determined.
In the Faculty Center Conference Room (1-228) or Library (1-227))
by Richard Dawkins
The God Delusion is a non-fiction book by British ethologist and atheist Richard Dawkins that is critical of religion . In November 2006, it was ranked #2 on the Amazon.com bestsellers list, and in early December 2006 it reached number #4 in the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Best Seller list after 9 weeks on the list.
Facilitated by Peter Ross, Philosophy
Every other Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to noon
Starting January 30, 2007
In the Faculty Center Conference Room (1-228) or Library (1-227))
