A practical guide for new post-secondary faculty navigating the world of higher education.Higher Teachingoffers essential guidance for new instructors in colleges and universities. Addressing the challenges faced by those with limited formal training, this handbook provides practical strategies for effective teaching. Learn how to design engaging lessons, manage classrooms effectively, assess student learning, and promote academic integrity. Discover advice from experienced teachers and explore theories that inform current higher education practices. Equip yourself with the tools to excel in your new role and create a positive learning environment.
- Master effective teaching techniques
- Develop engaging lesson plans
- Manage diverse classrooms
- Navigate academic integrity issues
- Improve your teaching skills
For new post-secondary faculty seeking to enhance their teaching abilities and create a supportive learning environment.
"Counting Out the Millennium is notable for its wide stylistic and thematic range, its personable voice, and its attempt to render intense and complex emotional states.” —Kenneth Sherman, review inBooks of Canada
"Oughton gives crime writing a hot new twist balancing a private eye's jaundiced view with the accomplished poet's sure-handed voice and easy charm.” —Basil Papademos, author ofMount Royal
"John Oughton’s first novel,Death by Triangulation, is a seriously hilarious fictional romp inspired by history. The clues are in the humour and the solution is an existential twist. " —Elana Wolff, author of several poetry and nonfiction books
John Oughton lives in Toronto and has retired as Professor of Learning and Teaching at Centennial College in Toronto. He is the author of five poetry colll“¬