Faculty Resources

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    • The following books and periodicals are available in the Pforzheimer Learning and Teaching Center to all faculty as resources in order to evaluate and improve teaching. Please also browse through our list of instructional videos for faculty.

    Books

    Adelman, C. (1995). The new college course map and transcript files. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Education.

    Altbach, P. G. (Ed.) et al. (2001). The review of higher education. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.

    Anderson, I. (Ed.). (1994). A sourcebook for developmental educators. Manchester, NH: LAANE.

    Angelo, T. A., & Cross, K. P. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Anson, C. M. (1989). Writing and response: Theory, practice, and research. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

    Arreola, R. A. (1995). Developing a comprehensive faculty evaluation system: A handbook for college faculty and administrators on designing and operating a comprehensive faculty evaluation system. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Astin, A.W. (1997). What matters in college? Four critical years revisited. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass

    Astin, H. S., & Bisconti, A. S. (1972). Higher education and the disadvantaged student. Washington, D.C.: Human Service.

    Austin, A., & Baldwin, R. (1996). Faculty collaboration: Enhancing the quality of scholarship and teaching. Washington, D.C.: ASHE-ERIC.

    Balliet, B. J., & Heffernan, K. (Ed.). (2000). The practice of change: concepts and models for service-learning in women's studies. Washington, D.C: AAHE.

    Banner, J. (1997). The elements of teaching. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.

    Beaman, R. (1996). Student development and college teaching. East Rockaway, NY: Cummings and Hathaway.

    Bean, J. C. (1996). Engaging ideas. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Belanoff, P., & Dickson, M. (1991). Portfolios: Process and product. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook.

    Bess, J. L. (2000). Teaching Alone Teaching Together. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc.

    Bess, J. L. (1997). Teaching well and liking it. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.

    Black, L., et al. (1994). New directions in portfolio assessment. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook.

    Bligh, D. A. (2000). What's the Use of Lectures? New York, NY: Jossey-Bass.

    Boice, R. (1996). First order principles for college teachers. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Bramer, J. S. (1996). Succeeding in College: with Attention Deficit Disorders. Plantation, FL: Specialty Press.

    Braskamp, L. A., & Ory, J. C. (1994). Assessing faculty work, enhancing individual and institutional performance. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Brookfield, S. (1990). The skillful teacher. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Brookfield, S. (1991). Developing critical thinkers. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Brookfield, S. (1991). Understanding and facilitating adult learning. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Brookfield, S. (1995). Becoming a critically reflectiveteacher. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Brookfield, S. (1999). Discussion: As a Way of Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Bonwell, C.C. & Eison, J.A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. Washington, D.C.: The George Washington University.

    Campbell, W., & Smith, K. (1997). New paradigms for college teaching. Edina, MN: Interaction Book Company.

    Carlgren, I., & Handal, G. (1994). Teachers' minds and actions. Bristol, CT: Falmer Press.

    Carnegie Commission on Higher Education (1973). Toward a Learning Society. Berkeley, CA: McGraw-Hill Book Company.

    Claxton, C.S., & Murrell, P. (1996). Learning styles: Implications for improving educational practices. Washington, D.C.: ASHE-ERIC.

    Cooper, P. (1998). Communication for the classroom teacher. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

    Cornesky, R. (1996). The quality professor: Implementing TQM in the classroom. Madison, WI: Magna.

    Davidson, C. (1994). The new professor's handbook. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Davis, B. G. (1993). Tools for teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Davis, J. R. (1993). Better teaching, more learning: Strategies for success in postsecondary settings. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx.

    Davis, J. R. (1995). Interdisciplinary courses and team teaching. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx.

    Davis T. M., & Murrell, P. (1993). Turning Teaching into Learning: The Role of Student Responsibility in the Collegiate Experience. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 8. Washington, D.C., The George Washington University, School of Education and Human Development.

    Day, C., et al. (1993). Research on Teacher Thinking: Understanding Professional Development. Bistol, PA: The Falmer Press.

    DeZure, D. (2000). Learning from Change: Landmarks in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from Change Magazine 1969-1999. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

    Diamond, R. M. (1989). Designing and improving courses and curricula in higher education. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Duffy, D. K., & Jones, J. W. (1995). Teaching within the rhythms of the semester. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Edwards, H. (2001) et al. Lecturing: Case Studies, Experience, and Practice. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.

    Erickson, B. L., & Strommer, D. W. (1991). Teaching college freshmen. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Fallows, S. & Ahmet, K. (1999). Inspiring Students: Case Studies in Motivating the Learner. London: Kogan Page Limited.

    Flash, P., et.al. (1997). Using Student Evaluations to Increase Classroom Effectiveness. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.

    Gardner, H. (1993). Creating Minds. New York, NY: Basic Books.

    Gardner, H. (2001) et al. Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet. New York, NY: Basic Books.

    Gardner, M. R. (1994). On trying to teach: The mind in correspondence. Hillsdale, NJ: Analytic.

    Gibson, G. (1992). Good start: A guidebook for new faculty in liberal arts colleges. Boston, MA: Anker.

    Goodlad, S. (1998). Mentoring and Tutoring by Students. Stirling, VA: Kogan Page Limited.

    Grasha, A. (1996). Teaching with style. Pittsburgh, PA: Alliance.

    Halpern, D. F. (1994). Changing college classrooms: New teaching and learning strategies for an increasingly complex world. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Harmon, L. & Post, D. (1996) Cultivating Intelligence. New York, NY: New York University Press.

    Hacker, Diana. (2003). A Writer’s Reference. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s.

    Harris, M. (1986). Teaching one-to-one: The writing conference. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English.

    Harvard Educational Review (1997). The History of Women in Education. Vol. 67. No. 4

    Hayes, E. & Flannery D. (2000) Womean As Learners: The Significance of Gender in Adult Learning. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Hatfield, S. R. (Ed.). (1995). The seven principles in action: Improving undergraduate education. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Heimlich, J.E. & Norland, E. (1994). Developing teaching style in adult education. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Hunt, D. (1984). Teaching with a purpose. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin.

    Hutchings, P. (1993). Using cases to improve college teaching. Washington, D. C.: American Association for Higher Education.

    Jackson, L.A. & Murray, M. (1997). What students really think of professors: an analysis of classroom evaluation forms at an american university. Lewiston, ID: Edwin Mellen Press.

    Jamison, K. R. (1993). Touched with Fire. NewYork, New York: Free Press Paperbacks.

    Jamison, K.R. (1995). An Unquiet Mind. NewYork, New York: Vintage Books.

    Jamison, K.R. (1999). Night Falls Fast. NewYork, New York: Vintage Books.

    Jenrette, M., & Napoli, V. (1994). The teaching learning enterprise. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishers

    Johnson, D., et.al. (1991). Active learning: Cooperation in the college classroom. Edina, MN: Interaction Book Company.

    Johnson, G. R. (1995). First steps to excellence in college. Madison, WI: Magna.

    Katz, J., & Henry, M. (1993). Turning professors into teachers: A new approach to faculty development and student learning. Phoenix, AZ: The Oryx Press.

    Keig, L., & Waggoner, M. D. (1994). Collaborative peer review. Washington, D.C.: The George Washington University, School of Education and Human Development.

    Kegan, R. (1994). In over our heads: The mental demands of modern life. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Kegan, R. (1996). The Evolving Self: Problems and Process in Human Development. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Keller, G. (1983). Academic strategy: The management revolution in american higher education. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.

    Lawrence, G. (1996). People types and tiger stripes. Gainsville, FL: CAPT.

    Levine, A. & Cureton J. (1998). When Hope and Fear Collide: A Portrait of Today’s College Student. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Light, R. (1990). By design. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Light, R. (2001). Making the Most of College: Students Speak Their Minds. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Light, R. (1990). The Harvard assessment seminars: First report. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Light, R. (1992). The Harvard assessment seminars: Second report. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

    Lindvall, C. M. (1967). Measuring pupil achievement and attitude. New York, NY: Harcourt, Brace, and World.

    Lowman, J. (1995). Mastering the techniques of teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Lucus, A. (1994). Strengthening departmental leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Lunde, J. P., & Healy, M. M. (1991). Doing faculty development by committee. Stillwater, OK: New Forum Press, Inc.

    Magdola, M. B. (1992). Knowing and reasoning in college: Gender-related patterns in students' intellectual development. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Magnan, R. (1990). 147 Practical tips for teaching. Madison, WI: Magna.

    Mark, P. H. (1996). Luminaries: Princeton Faculty Remembered. Princeton, NJ: Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni

    Mayberry, K. (1996). Teaching what you're not. New York, NY: New York University Press.

    McDonlad, D. (1971). The language of argument. Scranton, OH: Chandler.

    McKay, M., & Fanning, P. (2000). Self-esteem. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

    McKeachie, W. (1986). Teaching tips: A guidebook for the beginning college teacher. Lexington, KY: D.C. Heath and Company.

    Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (1994). The american teacher, 1994: Violence in america's public schools: The family perspective. New York: Louis Harris and Associates, Inc.

    Menges, R.J., & Weimer, M. (1995). Teaching on solid ground. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Menkowski, Marcia & Associates. (2000). Learning that lasts. San Francicso. Jossey-Bass.

    Meyers, C., & Jones, T. B. Promoting active learning. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Miller, M., & Miller, W. R. (1996). Handbook for college teaching. Sautee-Nacoochee, GA: Pine-Crest.

    Neff, R. R., & Wiemer, M. (1996). Classroom communication: Collected readings for effective discussion and questioning. Madison, WI: Magna.

    Neumann, A. & Peterson, P. (1997) Learning from our lives. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

    Orrill, R. (1995). The Condition of American Liberal Education: Pragmatism and a Changing Tradition. New York, NY: College Board Publications.

    Palmer, P. J. (1993). To know as we are known: Education as a spiritual journey. San Francisco, CA: Harper Row.

    Palmer, P. J. (1998). The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Paulsen, M., & Feldmen, K. (1996). Taking teaching seriously. Washington, D.C.: The George Washington University.

    Perry, W. G. Jr. (1999). Forms of Ethical and Intellectual Development in the College Years. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Richlin, L. ed. (1996). To improve the academy: Resources for faculty, instructional and organizational development. Vol. 15. Stillwater, OK: New forums.

    Roth, J. (1996). Inspiring teaching. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Ryan, K. E. (2000). Evaluating Teaching in Higher Education: A Vision for the Future. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Rouceche, J. B., & Kirk, R. W. (1973). Catching up: Remedial education. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Schroeder, C. C., Mable, P., et. al. (1994). Realizing the educational potential of residence halls. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Seldin, P. (1991). Successful use of teaching portfolios. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Seldin, P. (1991). The teaching portfolio. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Seldin, P. et. al. (1995). Improving college teaching. Bolton, MA: Anker.

    Seymour, D. (1993). On Q: Causing quality in higher education. Phoenix, AZ: Ace Oryx.

    Seymour, D. (1995). Once upon a campus. Phoenix, AZ: Ace Oryx.

    Shapiro, N. S. & Levine, J (1999). Creating Learning Communities: A Practical Guide to Winning Support, Organizing for Change, and Implementing Programs. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Shea, M. (Ed.). (1987). On teaching: Volume I. Boulder, CO: University of Colorado.

    Shea, M. (Ed.). (1990) On teaching: Volume II. Boulder, CO: University of Colorado.

    Silberman, M. (1996). Active learning: 101 Strategies to teach any subject. Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

    Steen, L. A. (2001). Mathematics and Democracy: The Case for Quantitative Literacy. USA. National Council on Education and the Disciplines.

    Swan, M., & Smith, B. (1993). Learn English. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    The American Faculty Poll. (2000). New York, NY: TIAA-CREF

    Theall, M., & Franklin, J. (Eds.). (1990). Student ratings of instruction: Issues for improving practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Tidball, M. E (1999) et al. Taking Women Seriously: Lessons and Legacies for Educating the Majority. Phoenix, AZ: The American Council on Education and The Oryx Press.

    Tompkins, J. (1996). A life in school: What the teacher learned. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

    Turkle, S. (1984) The second self: Computers and the human spirit. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

    Turkle, S. (1992). Psychoanalytic politics. New York, NY: Guilford.

    Turkle, S. (1995). Life on the screen. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

    Weimer, M. (1988). How am I teaching? Madison, WI: Magna.

    Weimer, M. (1990). Teaching college: Collected readings for the new instructor. Madison, WI: Magna.

    Weimer, M. (1990). Improving college teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Weimer, M. (1993). Faculty as Teachers: Taking Stock of What We Are. Philadelphia, PA: The Pennsylvania State University Press.

    Wheeler, G. S. (Ed.) (2002). Teaching & Learning in College: A Resource for Educators. Elyria, OH: Info-Tec.

    Wlodkowski, R. (1995). Diversity & motivation: Culturally responsive teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

    Wright, W. A., et. al. (1995). Teaching improvement practices: Successful strategies for higher education. Bolton, MA: Anker.

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    Journals

    Anderson, Patricia and Dickinson, Felicia, eds. Postsecondary disability network news. Storrs, CT : A.J. Pappanikou Center on Special Education and Rehabilitation at the University of Connecticut.

    Altbach, P. G. (Ed.) et al. (2001). The review of higher education. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins University Press.

    Cox, M. and Richlin, L. eds. Journal on excellence in college teaching. Oxford, OH: Miami University.

    Marchese, Theodore J. ed. AAHE bulletin. Washington, D.C.: American Association for Higher Learning.

    Marchese, T. and Gamson, Z. and Levine, A. and Edgerton, R. eds. Change: the magazine of higher learning. Washington, D.C.: Heldref Publications.

    McGuire, Joan and Shaw, Stan. Eds. Journal of postsecondary education and disability. Columbus, OH : Association on Higher Education and Disability.

    Musil, C. M. (Ed.) et al. Diversity digest. Washington, D.C.: Association of American Colleges and Universities.

    Musil, C. M. On campus with women. Washington, D.C.: Association of American Colleges and Universities.

    Rhem, J. ed. The national teaching and learning forum. Phoenix, AZ: The Oryx Press.

    Singleton, Sharon. ed. The academic workplace. Boston, MA: New England Resource Center for Higher Education.

    Spann, M. ed. Journal of developmental education (NADE). Boone, NC: National Center for Developmental Education, Appalachian State University.

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    Videotapes

    TOPICS:

  • Wellesley Shop Talks
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Miscellaneous
    • WELLESLEY SHOP TALKS:

    Arumainayagam, Chris, "Encouraging and Using Student Feedback During the Term," 2/11/93.
    LENGTH: 43 minutes (20:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Sound is fair. Picture is very poor at beginning, improves quickly and becomes quite good.

    Baldwin, Larry; Brett, Belle; Rayman, Paula, "Talk About Pathways," 2/3/94.
    LENGTH: 55 minutes (43:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Good sound, deteriorates a little.

    Brookfield, Stephen, "Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher, " 11/20/97.

    Boger, Barbara, "Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities," 3/4/93.
    LENGTH: 51 minutes (37:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Sound is good. Picture is not well-focused.

    Chaplin, Maude, "Grades," 3/29/94.
    LENGTH: 46 minutes (20:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Very quiet. If volume is turned up, it is fine.

    Committee on Educational Research and Development, "Experimental Courses at Wellesley: Funding and Opportunities," 04/11/95.
    LENGTH: 49 minutes
    COMMENTS: Excellent sound and picture quality.

    Cook-Nobles, Robin, "Students, Stress, Learning and Teaching," 3/30/93.
    LENGTH: 45:00 (27:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Good sounds and picture.

    Coyne, Mary, "Increasing Student Participation and Involvment in Your Lectures, " 11/16/93.
    LENGTH: 36:00 (23:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Good picture and sound.

    Drucker, Julie, "'You mean I have to talk?' Classroom Strategies to Develop Student's Verbal Communication Skills," 11/1/94.
    LENGTH: 52 minutes (37:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Excellent picture, and sound is a bit faint at times.

    Miwa, Julia, "Teaching a Lecture Course Without the Lectures, " 3/7/96.

    Pillemer, David, "Its Not Just the Content Of Your Course: Informal Ways Professors Influence Student's Lives," 10/13/92.
    LENGTH: 52 minutes (31:00 of lecture).
    COMMENTS: Good sound, but a lot of background noise.

    Respaut, Michele, "Using Office Hours Productively," 10/21/93.
    LENGTH: 52:00
    COMMENTS: Good picture, but a little quiet.

    Rogers, Ruth, "Special Library Collections, " 2/97.

    Sabin, Margery, "Two Reasons for Doing Student Presentations and Three Ways of Making Them Better, " 11/11/97.

    Sabin, Margery, "Student Study Groups: Bringing the Outside Inside," 2/24/94.
    LENGTH: 40 minutes (25:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Fair overall.

    Stark, Glenn, "Teaching--Some Suggestions (and Discussion) for Lecturing," 9/21/93.
    LENGTH: 48:00 (27:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Excellent picture but a bit quiet.

    Student Speakers, "Writing at Wellesley: A Peer Tutor Perspective," 2/22/95.
    LENGTH: 63 minutes
    COMMENTS: Excellent sound and picture.

    Wood, Wini, "Working With Writing Outside of Writing Courses: Strategies and Approaches," 11/12/92.
    LENGTH: 47 minutes (30:00 of lecture)
    COMMENTS: Sound is audible, but not excellent. Overall quality deteriorates.

    LEARNING DISABILITIES:

    Brown University (producer), Harriet Sheridan, Albert Galaburda, John Kemeny, James Patterson, Catherine Fraser, Pamela Davis (speakers/directors). (1988). "Effective Teaching for Dyslexic/All College Students" [videotape]. Brown University, Providence, RI: Center for the Advancement of College Teaching at Brown University.
    LENGTH: 37 minutes
    COMMENTS: Professional. It also comes with a discussion guide.

    Rosen, Peter (producer), Richard D. Lavoie/The F.A.T. City
    Workshop (director). (1989). "Understanding Learning Disabilities:
    How Difficult Can This Be?" [videotape]. PBS VIDEO.
    LENGTH: 70 minutes
    COMMENTS: Professional

    MISCELLANEOUS:

    Harvard University (producer), Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University (director). (1992). "Thinking Together: Collaborative Learning In Science" [videotape]. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University.
    LENGTH: 18:00
    COMMENTS: Professional

    Harvard University (producer), Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University (director). (1993). "What Students Want: Teaching From a Student's Perspective" [videotape]. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University.
    LENGTH: 24:00
    COMMENTS: Professional

    Harvard University (producer), Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University (director). (1993). "The Art of the Lecture: Justice; A Harvard University Course in Moral Reasoning" [videotape]. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University.
    LENGTH: 19:00
    COMMENTS: Professional

    Harvard University (producer), Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University (director). (1993). "Race In the Classroom: The Multiplicity of Experience" [videotape]. Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning at Harvard University and the Office of Race and Relations and Minority Affairs.
    LENGTH: 22:00
    COMMENTS: Professional University of Washington Video Production (producer), The Center for Instructional Development and Resources and Instructional Media Services. (1991).

    "Teaching in the Diverse Classroom," [videotape]. University of Washington, Seattle, WA: The Center for Instructional Development and Resources and Instructional Media Services.
    LENGTH: 37:00
    COMMENTS: Professional

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