Very Teacher: Essence of Excellent Teaching

Author: (USA) Frederick J. Stephenson, edited by Zhou Yuyi and Li Yun
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: In today's society, teaching quality is increasingly attracting attention. However, in higher education, many teachers start their teaching careers without any training in pedagogy, and there is a widespread belief that "those who excel in research can definitely be good teachers." In primary and secondary schools, teachers are expected to not only improve teaching quality but also achieve accomplishments in research. Under the continuous demands of the social environment, our teachers face dual pressures of research and teaching. Can they effectively improve themselves? How can they balance the relationship between teaching and research? How can they enhance their teaching quality? How can they contribute to cultivating more outstanding talents for the nation? This book, edited by Dr. Stephenson and written by 36 Meigs Award winners from the University of Georgia, "The Extraordinary Teacher," provides answers to these questions. The book collects 36 essays, all of which reflect on teaching quality. These essays are written by excellent teachers, reflecting their voices and clarifying the conditions of outstanding teachers and the necessity of improving teaching quality.