Very Teacher__The Essence of Excellent Teaching

Author: Frederick J. Stephenson
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: In today's society, the quality of teaching 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 necessarily 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 and the dual pressures of research and teaching, can our teachers effectively improve themselves? How can the relationship between teaching and research be properly managed? How can teaching quality be enhanced? How can we cultivate more outstanding talents for the nation? The book "Exceptional Teachers," edited by Dr. Stephenson and co-authored by 36 Meigs Award winners from the University of Georgia, provides answers to these questions.