The Teaching of Psychology: Essays in Honor of Wilbert J. McKeachie and Charles L. Brewer Contributor(s): Davis, Stephen F. (Editor), Buskist, William (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805839534 ISBN-13: 9780805839531 Publisher: Psychology Press OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2002 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Non-classifiable - Psychology | Education & Training |
Dewey: 150.711 |
LCCN: 2001053227 |
Lexile Measure: 1360 |
Physical Information: 542 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Teaching of Psychology is centered around the masterful work of two champions of the teaching of psychology, Wilbert J. McKeachie and Charles L. Brewer, in order to recognize their seminal contributions to the teaching of the discipline. The book's main goal is to provide comprehensive coverage and analysis of the basic philosophies, current issues, and the basic skills related to effective teaching in psychology. It transcends the typical "nuts and bolts" type books and includes such topics as teaching at small colleges versus a major university, teaching and course portfolios, the scholarship of teaching, what to expect early in a teaching career, and lifelong learning. The Teaching of Psychology also features:
This book is intended for academic psychologists who teach and/or train graduate assistants to teach at the college and university level. All royalities from this book will be donated to the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (Division 2 of the American Psychological Association), which each year sponsors many activities across the country to promote the teaching of psychology. |