The Teaching Professor newsletter: your forum
The Teaching Professor is a forum for discussion of the best strategies supported by the latest research for effective teaching in the college classroom.
From tips for class discussion to mentoring fellow faculty, The
Teaching Professor stretches from the theoretical to the highly specific. Typical topics include
assessment and evaluation, engagement of student interest, faculty time management, and the learner-centered classroom. Each issue will serve as an educational,
inspiring and rejuvenating experience that jump-starts your desire to excel in your mission as a teacher, mentor and guide.
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Who should read:
- Teaching professors
- New faculty
- Experienced faculty members
- Faculty development staff
- Academic deans
- Department chairs
- Administrators
- Others interested in improving the learning in the college/university classroom
Benefits of reading:
- Keeps readers up to date on interesting and relevant pedagogical research
that can have a direct effect on their courses.
- Readers gain from the experience of articles submitted from peers on how
to implement teaching techniques.
- Helps faculty teach more effectively with concise information and proven
teaching ideas.
- Keeps readers abreast of the latest teaching-related research.
- Helps develop the love of teaching with inspirational and supportive messages.
- Enhances teaching skills with strategies for student-centered learning,
overcoming student apathy, mentoring new and adjunct faculty, and re-inspiring
experienced faculty.
Types of articles and writing style:
Each issue contains 6-12 short articles focused on improving teaching and learning. The articles are a combination of review of the latest pedagogical research in a wide variety of disciplines and submitted articles that discuss practical applications of teaching techniques.
Pricing and subscription term:
$89 - 10 issues per year
Discounts for multiple copy subscriptions
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Meet the Editor:
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.
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