Summer Pedagogy Reading
At this time of the year, I would like to share a list of books, curated by different teaching centers around the US, that might be of interest to those of you who have time to read over the summer.
Distracted: Why Students Can't Focus and What You Can Do About It (2020) by Lang
21 Ways to Structure an Online Discussion: Part 1 and Part 2 (2021) by Prud'homme-Généreux
Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead) (2020) by Blum
Faculty Focus: Higher Ed Teaching Strategies (2020) contributor Key
Geeky Pedagogy: A Guide for Intellectuals, Introverts, and Nerds Who Want to be Effective Teachers (2019) by Neuhaus
The Missing Course (2019) by Gooblar
The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion (2016) by Cavanagh
How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching (2010) by Ambrose
What the Best College Teachers Do (2004) by Bain
Learning Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty (2016) by Barkley and Major
Collaborative Learning Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty (2014) by Barkley, Major and Cross
Engaging Ideas: Professor’s Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning (2011) by Bean
High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter (2008) by Kuh
Teach Students How to Learn: Strategies You Can Incorporate Into Any Course to Improve Student Metacognition, Study Skills, and Motivation (2015) by McGuire and McGuire
Online Teaching at Its Best: Merging Instructional Design with Teaching and Learning Research (2017) by Nilson and Goodson
Note: I will be taking a break from sharing these teaching research articles until August, enjoy your summer!
