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Hendry, Graham D.; Oliver, Gary R. – Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice, 2012
Peer observation of teaching is seen as a supportive and developmental process for improving the quality of teaching in universities. Evidence is emerging that the process of observing is just as if not more valuable than being observed and given feedback. In this study lecturers completing a Foundations program in university learning and teaching…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Observation, Educational Quality, Higher Education
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Blair, Erik; Valdez Noel, Keisha – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2014
Many higher education institutions use student evaluation systems as a way of highlighting course and lecturer strengths and areas for improvement. Globally, the student voice has been increasing in volume, and capitalising on student feedback has been proposed as a means to benefit teacher professional development. This paper examines the student…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Improvement, Student Evaluation, Student Reaction
Reed, Charles B.; Scott, Jack – Educational Testing Service, 2010
The Tomas Rivera Lecture Series has a rich history of showcasing prominent lecturers, dating back to 1985. This year's lecture, the 26th in the series, features two influential and well-respected leaders in higher education, Chancellors Charles B. Reed and Jack Scott. Each brings a different perspective about the issues confronting higher…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Lecture Method, Hispanic American Students, Access to Education
Rovin, Sheldon; And Others – Improving College and University Teaching, 1972
The value of the lecture as a method of conveying information has limitations serious enough to warrant its discontinuance. (Author)
Descriptors: Conventional Instruction, Educational Improvement, Higher Education, Lecture Method
Wick, John W. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
Descriptors: Class Size, Courses, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
Whooley, John – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Higher Education, Lecture Method, Teacher Effectiveness
Slem, Charles M. – 1985
Although many students and teachers may believe otherwise, answer changing can be helpful in test taking. This study examined the effects of having a teacher lecture on answer changing as a beneficial test strategy. Participants (N=470) were college students randomly assigned to intervention or nonintervention treatments. In the intervention…
Descriptors: College Students, Educational Improvement, Higher Education, Intervention
Nolan, J. Dennis – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
Lectures are perhaps appropriate to present material not yet published or for material to be presented only once and hence not worth publishing. The author feels that for most undergraduate teaching neither of these conditions holds. (Editor/PG)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Higher Education, Lecture Method, Teacher Effectiveness
Schmerler, John F. – Improving College and University Teaching, 1974
Describes findings that indicate the use of trained undergraduates as discussion leaders in small groups may be preferable to professors lecturing to large groups. (Editor/PG)
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Discussion Groups, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
Blythe, Hal; Sweet, Charlie – 1998
This book is a collection of practical tips for college teachers drawn from the experiences of teachers across the disciplines. It is meant to be an aid to an instructor who needs new ideas to elevate teaching, and is a ready reference tool. The chapters are: (1) The First Day; (2) Getting Started; (3) Getting the Most from the Lecture; (4)…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Improvement, Educational Practices, Group Instruction
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Loader, Colin T. – History Teacher, 1977
Describes a university-level course which attempts to make intellectual history more interesting to students through the incorporation of popular classics. The lecture and discussion treatment of 12 literary works is described. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Improvement, Higher Education
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Blumenthal, Arthur L. – International Journal of Social Education, 1991
Discusses an analysis of 10 common introductory psychology textbooks. Argues that the books tend to present psychology as tedious, even silly, and as a canned, multimedia, self-teaching program. Concludes that replacing textbooks with lectures based on the instructor's personal knowledge and experience would improve the teaching of psychology. (SG)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Experience, Higher Education, Humanistic Education
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Fink, L. Dee – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1989
A model of successful teaching that can be helpful to department chairpersons in assessing and improving lecture performance is presented. Four dimensions of teaching are identified: skills in classroom communication; decisions concerning instructional strategies; philosophy of knowledge, teaching, and learning; and attitudes toward students and…
Descriptors: Change, College Administration, College Faculty, College Instruction
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Butterfield, Graeme; Datta, Kavita; Davie, Tim; Gray, Murray; Hall, Ray; Lee, Roger – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1999
Reviews the series of British books entitled "The Geography Discipline Network Guides on Teaching, Learning and Assessment." Believes that the series will inspire teachers to think about educating students in new and positive ways and could sustain a system of higher education based on the values presented in the guides. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Book Reviews, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
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Pawson, Eric – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1999
Comments on the series of British books entitled "The Geography Discipline Network Guides on Teaching, Learning, and Assessment." Stresses that the guides lacks relevant information for geography teachers in New Zealand or Australia, but contends that some of the information can be adapted for educators in these countries. (CMK)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Book Reviews, Cultural Relevance, Educational Change
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