The purpose of this handbook is to provide faculty members and mentors a format for improving student learning. This handbook offers ideas for refining teaching and supplies diagnostic tools for increasing the learning outcomes at the college-level. The handbook is intended to be used in workshops related to creating effective learning environments. Also, the content can be useful on its own for mentors and faculty members if supplemented with the materials cited throughout this handbook.
This handbook is organized to facilitate course design and the mentoring process in a way that helps design, deliver and evaluate courses. It provides a readable presentation about college-level teaching that is supported by research according to the following chapter titles:
1. Conceptualizing a Course.
2. Preparation.
3. Expectations for Students.
4. Delivery: What Learning Experiences Will You Use?
5. Evaluating Student Learning.
6. Evaluating Your Teaching.