McKeachie's Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers (11E)
by Wilbert James McKeachie, Barbara K. Hofer

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Book Review: Absolutely essential for any college instructor new or old!
Summary: 5 Stars

What I appreciate most about this book is it's mixture of theory and practical suggestions. When talking about how to make lectures more effective, McKeachie provide a concise review of the most relevant research, then spends time going over specific suggestions for how an instructor can improve his or her lectures. This same approach of providing an overview of the most important research alongside extremely practical suggestions is found in a number of chapters.

Another aspect that I like about this book is that McKeachie has the openness to invite other people to write specific chapters on topics such as technology in teaching, motivation, laboratory instruction. Many of the individuals writing these chapters are recognized nationally for their expertise in various aspects of teaching. So this book isn't just a collection of McKeachie's insights - it provides the wisdom and counsel of nine other individuals.

In my own work as a teacher at a small undergraduate college, it has become absolutely essential for me to re-read this book cover to cover every few years. There are other books that are highly recommended as resources for various aspects of teaching. But _McKeachie's Teaching Tips_ is one of the most balanced, broadest, and best coverages of what is involved in teaching effectively at a college. Get it, read it, reflect on it, and both your teaching and your students' learning will benefit.

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