About the book
Gathering concepts and techniques borrowed from outstanding college professors, The Joy of Teaching provides helpful guidance for new instructors developing and teaching their first college courses.
Award-winning professor Peter Filene proposes that teaching should not be like a baseball game in which the instructor pitches ideas to students to see whether they hit or strike out. Ideally, he says, teaching should resemble a game of Frisbee in which the teacher invites students to catch ideas and pass them on.
Rather than prescribe any single model for success, Filene lays out the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical strategies, inviting new teachers to make choices based on their own personalities, values, and goals. Filene tackles everything from syllabus writing and lecture planning to class discussions, grading, and teacher-student interactions outside the classroom. The book’s down-to-earth, accessible style makes it appropriate for new teachers in all fields. Instructors in the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences will all welcome its invaluable tips for successful teaching and learning.
Editions of The Joy of Teaching
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807829424
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807856031
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469605159
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807887639
- EBook
- ISBN 9798893131864
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890879066
Read an Excerpt
Gathering concepts and techniques borrowed from outstanding college professors, The Joy of Teaching provides helpful guidance for new instructors developing and teaching their first college courses.
Award-winning professor Peter Filene proposes that teaching should not be like a baseball game in which the instructor pitches ideas to students to see whether they hit or strike out. Ideally, he says, teaching should resemble a game of Frisbee in which the teacher invites students to catch ideas and pass them on.
Rather than prescribe any single model for success, Filene lays out the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical strategies, inviting new teachers to make choices based on their own personalities, values, and goals. Filene tackles everything from syllabus writing and lecture planning to class discussions, grading, and teacher-student interactions outside the classroom. The book’s down-to-earth, accessible style makes it appropriate for new teachers in all fields. Instructors in the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences will all welcome its invaluable tips for successful teaching and learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Joy of Teaching about?
Gathering concepts and techniques borrowed from outstanding college professors, The Joy of Teaching provides helpful guidance for new instructors developing and teaching their first college courses.
Award-winning professor Peter Filene proposes that teaching should not be like a baseball game in which the instructor pitches ideas to students to see whether they hit or strike out. Ideally, he says, teaching should resemble a game of Frisbee in which the teacher invites students to catch ideas and pass them on.
Rather than prescribe any single model for success, Filene lays out the advantages and disadvantages of various pedagogical strategies, inviting new teachers to make choices based on their own personalities, values, and goals. Filene tackles everything from syllabus writing and lecture planning to class discussions, grading, and teacher-student interactions outside the classroom. The book’s down-to-earth, accessible style makes it appropriate for new teachers in all fields. Instructors in the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences will all welcome its invaluable tips for successful teaching and learning.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Joy of Teaching?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of The Joy of Teaching?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807829424
How long is The Joy of Teaching and how many pages does it have?
The Joy of Teaching has 176 page(s)
Is The Joy of Teaching part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series H. Eugene and Lillian Youngs Lehman Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Joy of Teaching?
Kenneth Bain, Peter Filene
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Joy of Teaching is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807829424) and paperback(ISBN 9780807856031) and ebook(ISBN 9781469605159) and ebook(ISBN 9780807887639) and ebook(ISBN 9798893131864) and pdf(ISBN 9798890879066)
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