Maryellen Weimer

Maryellen Weimer has been editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter since 1987. She is a Penn State Professor Emeritus of Teaching and Learning. Prior to her retirement Dr. Weimer taught a variety of communication courses, first year seminars and in learning communities. In 2005 she won Penn State's Milton S. Eisenhower award for distinguished teaching. Dr. Weimer has consulted with over 400 colleges and universities on instructional issues. She regularly keynotes national meetings and regional conferences. In addition to editorship of the newsletter, Dr. Weimer has authored and edited eight books; most recently Learner-Centered Teaching and Enhancing Scholarly Work on Teaching and Learning.

Posts by Maryellen Weimer

• Improve Thinking and Learning Thursday, March 11th, 2010
• Pros and Cons of Rubrics Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
• Reflection on Group Experiences Thursday, March 4th, 2010
• Characteristics of Good Teachers Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
• Revisiting the Purpose of Higher Education and Courses Friday, February 26th, 2010
• Course Planning Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
• Office Hours and Participation Thursday, February 18th, 2010
• Finding Motivation Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
• Making a Difference Thursday, February 11th, 2010
• Problem-Based Learning: A Quick Review Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
• Making the Pop Quiz More Positive Thursday, February 4th, 2010
• Replacing Lab Reports Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
• Metaphorical Mirrors Thursday, January 28th, 2010
• A New Word Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
• Moral Education Thursday, January 21st, 2010

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