(Part 2) Best higher & continuing education books according to redditors
We found 218 Reddit comments discussing the best higher & continuing education books. We ranked the 123 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I'm actually french so i'm gonna try to give you a few tips but I won't have time to check for perfect grammar.
As a teacher :
1)Read https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Design-Science-Pedagogical-Technology/dp/041580387X
I think this sums up and unifies a lots of "education theory" into one clear diagram called the conversational framework.
2)Learn how the learning process work at the brain level, memory, attention, how emotions play a role, the system 1 and system 2 ( http://bigthink.com/errors-we-live-by/kahnemans-mind-clarifying-biases ), what is chunking, the role of repetition, the theory of flow.
Learn about the different types of intelligences, growth mindset, motivation and be able to explain all of these concepts to kids to teach them how to learn.
3)Encourage reading. Show that you read. Ask about their reading. This is so important.
4)You owe them to be strict. It's not bad, it's not jerky. They have to enter your class knowing that they won't have the choice but to work. Remind them that it's because it's your duty to give them the knowledge that will allow them to be free.
The school institution has to defend humanism values.
5)Teach them to act and talk differently in differents situations, as you do. Wich implies attitude and language. Wanting to have fun is normal, you can have conversation with them about a lots of things but teaching time is teaching time.
6)Be consistent and fair. If you say something do it. You don't punish them, they punish themselves by breaking the rules and jeez, you wish they hadn't and it disappoint you because you know they can act in a good way.
Separate the period when they can or can't talk, when they can or can't cooperate. Have a variety.
7)Don't allow being disrespected or making fun of in a mean way. Even if subtil or it could be misunderstood. Never be mean and always show that you care about them and they will respect you.
8)You don't know what's going on at home. Kids can have a really rough life. Talk with colleague and health staff if you see some kids having trouble.
9)Don't give too much homework, honestly a good attention in class and little work should be enough for most kids.
10)Learn to find good ressources. Every concept has been reasearched and there is good way to teach it our there. Your job is not to create everything from scratch, but to create the learning experience.
11)Be explicit with what they need to know. When you give a test, give details about what will be demanded from them. Don't grade to harsh or you're gonna discourage them, you have to some balance.
As a math teacher :
1)Always begin a lesson with a small exercise on the board that can be anything. Things they saw months ago, something that will help them understand the current lesson, mental calculation, etc.
2)Proportionnality is central to middle school. First year of middle school I don't do it as a separate chapter but use it all through the year. (organized in 6 parts : prices, length, angles, time, areas and volumes. it can cover all of the number/geometry concepts many times (we call it spiral progression in France).
Deep understanding of it take a long time but fonctionnal understanding is necessary and give them confidence.
3)Don't do a "addition" then a "substraction" then a "multiplication" or "division" chapter. How can they learn wich operation is to be used when they only practice one at a time.
Btw, use langage as a way to help them understand wich operation is at stake. (how many time this number can fit in this one?
4)At middle school level, teach them how to use at least three programs :
Geogebra for geometry
Scratch for programming and game
Excel or something
5)I began my carreer with printed lessons with words to fill. Now the "lesson part" is almost completely constructed with markers on the board by asking them what we're gonna write or do as much as possible. This teach them how to speak with rigour. This allow to talk about concepts more deeply. Yay btw you're a langage teacher too.
Teach them to be autonomous and remind them that you don't care what their lesson look like as long as all the infos are there, that it's clear, and that they'll be able to understand it.
We don't get to write that much these days as adults but I really think the paper and pen allow liberty of thought and should always be taught.
Keep the lessons short and straightforward.
You can give links to video or other ressources with the school program.
6)USB CAMERA.
You lose so much time by sending kids to the board to write down what they already did at their table for the class to see.
Take their notebook and show their work on the whiteboard.
Welcome error and don't judge it. Error is what allow you to learn. Make kids comment and explain the error and how to avoid it.
Don't have to use the shitty geometry board tool all the time. Use the same kind they use and show with the camera.
I didn't give you any advice about how to explain specific things but honestly there is many good ressources out there. Being a good teacher is more about teaching them how to learn and motivate them to do so.
Sometimes you can think they don't understand math but honestly
most of them would by giving some fucks. A kid that wants to succeed would with an average teacher, a kid that doesn't want to wouldn't learn with the best explanation cause he would'nt really pay active attention. So of course always focus on why math is useful. Try to make the learning experience as pleasant as necessary (can't always be the case.)
In some family the motivation come from the enviromnent, pressure and expectation from the parents, some kids don't have that chance. If you want them to succeed you should have high expectations for them.
In answering both of your questions - I am not aware of any higher education literature that upholds the idea of what you are framing as "impossibly difficult" courses. Moreover, much of the research that I have come across would actually suggest that this is really quite a poor course design that is doing more to uphold the professor's sense of identity than it is creating positive and engaging learning environment. As you said, this is highly 'gate keepy'. Certainly, I can see some grad students buying into it as they are highly motivated and want to become a part of the field however I don't think this course design would even serve most grad students.
In short - I imagine that he gets away with it as he is a senior professor teaching students who are otherwise highly engaged with the field but on the whole, I think most educational designers would say its quite poor pedagogical design.
However, if you are keen on developing great course design - a couple of great books to read which are widely cited in higher ed teaching and learning. They both offer theoretical and praxis-oriented approaches to course design that you would likely appreciate. they are Teaching as Design Science by Laudrillard and Learning to Teach in Higher Education by Ramsden
This seems like an entry from the book "Tenure Hacks" - it is a BRUTAL advice book, but it tells all about the "academic game." I can totally agree about what OP is saying, but learning how others view academia as a game can help you to deal with the unpleasant parts. Your reviewers, your editors, your advisors, were all once in your position. Their intent sometimes, or so I try to perceive it now, is that "beating" the grad students up makes them tougher to criticism, and one way to avoid professional criticism is to have an excellent CV.
One of our new hires has an excellent pub record, like literally setting records with speed of publication it seems. This professor is a machine! The only reason they "make it through" brutal grad school and academia is because, as I was told "that person reviewing your article is probably doing it between classes while eating a Chipotle burrito. You don't have time to get hurt by his burrito commentary." I hope this helps. I'm sensitive, but learned to reframe thing so they make me less sad!
Link to book here
It is awkward for me to recommend yet another book to you, but this book is short, and a huge therapeutic effect of it kicks in almost immediately, so you don't even have to finish it; you only need to start it. It's Teaching what you don't know by Therese Huston.
It is an extremely empowering book for first-time teachers, as well as for seasoned teachers who for the first time in their lives teach outside of their comfort zone. The tldr message is that as a person outside of the field you have some weaknesses, but you also have a tremendous strength, as you are ALSO learning this material for the first time (at least to some extent). So the trick is in harnessing this opportunity and in using it to your advantage. In a way, if you just relax, embrace the fact that you are learning with your students, and build your classes smartly, you can reach much higher teaching goals than even some seasoned teachers, while getting lots of fun and joy in the process.
Try it. It's my favorite book ever, and I always recommend it to young faculty. There are lots of "deep" and overwhelming books about teaching out there, but this one is so well-written and so immediately useful.
Couple tips I've learned:
Eventually, with enough practice, exuding authority will make you feel good. It is a part of your job. Consider it this way: if a student is misbehaving in class then they aren't your main priority, the other students are. Those other students are also probably hoping that you'll chastise or kick out the misbehaving students and when you do so, it will greatly improve their opinion of you and your relationship with them. It is really a win/win situation.
In terms of not knowing material well, I would imagine almost every teacher has experienced this feeling, I know that I have. I'm only a few years into my career, but I view such classes as an exciting challenge, not a ticking time bomb. I get to learn more material, which I love to do, and I find that since the content is fresh in my mind I'm a better teacher.
For more on the latter topic I highly recommend the book Teaching What You Don't Know by Therese Huston.
I'll recommend James Lang's "On Course" as a great introduction to teaching your first college level course.
https://www.amazon.com/Course-Week-Week-Semester-Teaching/dp/0674047419/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=8A4Y13R9S7GXNBYHX587
I read this book that quickly told me what I needed to worry about for transferring to a different college.
https://www.amazon.com/Kuai-University-Transfer-Guide-Guides-ebook/dp/B01HW7P1RA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467670663&sr=8-2&keywords=university+transfer+guide#navbar
The author mentions that the most important critera is your gpa since that will be universally relevant to every university you're trying to transfer to. They mention stuff like SAT / ACT, but they said it's really dependent on the college. There's more info in the book about transferring than I can type though.
Stick to your guns on the notetaking thing. CC kids are lazy and just want the easier way to do things, not the more educational.
You might pick up James Lang's On Course if you're looking for a guide to teaching. In the meantime, use the previous instructor's materials, but pay attention to where they work for and where they don't so that next semester you know what to change to make it more your own. Teachers are never so effective as when they're teaching their own stuff.
Feel free to PM if you have specific Qs. I've taught years of English 101 at Universities and CCs. What I have to tell you may or may not be useful in your field, but some teaching ideas are universal. If by chance you DO teaching English, I have some strong formed opinions on technique.
Hang in there!
Generally speaking I'd suggest finding some of the websites for Teaching and Learning Centers at various universities, and seeing what online resources they have. Such as:
Especially if the university to which you are applying has a teaching/learning center, you should visit their website and find out all you can about it.
If you have more time, the book Teaching at its Best is an awesome resource. Written by my former boss/mentor Linda Nilson, who is a legend in faculty development.
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Der Silberne Kugelschreiber von Angelika Bohn!
And other stories by her. Fun, interesting little readers with a glossary of words at the end of every chapter.
https://www.amazon.com/Einfach-Deutsch-lesen-Kugelschreiber-Kurzgeschichten-ebook/dp/B01LWXHZ9O
Here is a link:
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This is actually complicated stuff.
If you really want to learn more, I'd suggest you start here: https://www.amazon.com/Statistics-Hypotheses-E-Wayne-Courtney-ebook/dp/B072J38X28/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499910514&sr=8-3&keywords=null+hypothesis
When discussing the effects of fast twitch muscle fiber, that gets into an area of biology that I'm not an expert in. I don't have a good reference, but I bet your local community college could give you some good places to start researching.
https://www.amazon.com/Your-College-Experience-John-Gardner-ebook/dp/B079C4XWPX
http://www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/revel-for-social-problems-access-card-9780134632612?xid=PSED
If you're wanting to pirate it, then kindly look over to the side at rule #2.
You need to master your high and pick the right strains, here is something that could help:
https://www.amazon.com/Productive-Stoner-practical-guide-getting-ebook/dp/B07KLTQNBH
This book is also helpful to improve critical thinking skills: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MHQY9Q8
Then Im a sexist for writing this https://www.amazon.com/WHITE-WOMEN-BEHAVING-RACISTLY-Feminism-ebook/dp/B07RFCMWHL/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=white+women+behaving+racistly&qid=1563823143&s=books&sprefix=white+women+behaving&sr=1-1
I have recommended a book to several of my students and it has really helped them. It's called "Conquering College" by Howard Scott Warshaw. The author of the book is the guy to created several video games in the 80s (Yars Revenge and ET The Extra Terrestrial are two examples). He gives a lot of very good practical advice at how to view university as a system and work within that system.
Here is the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-College-most-learning-things-ebook/dp/B00KRR8MLU
I just published my first book - How to PhD: The Graduate School Handbook. It is 99 cents for the Kindle and 8.99 for the paperback.
https://www.amazon.com/How-PhD-Graduate-School-Handbook-ebook-dp-B07WSTLNRW/dp/B07WSTLNRW/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1566946682
What is How to PhD?
--Graduate school handbook
--Easy to read
--To the point
--Self-help book
--Everything you need to know
Includes the below-listed and more:
--Sample Statement of Purpose from a successful graduate school application
--Sample advisor breakup email (for when you need to switch research groups)
--Seven benefits you can leverage as a teaching assistant
--Complete steps for passing the "prelim" or candidacy exam
--Ten ways to improve your talks
--Complete steps for publishing your research in a top journal
--The four types of journal papers you can contribute to in graduate school
--Reasons why graduating is hard and how to tackle each situation
--The four steps for guaranteed and speedy graduation
While every PhD is unique, each one is a journey filled with challenge and struggle. How to PhD: The Graduate School Handbook is the first book of a series and also the first of its kind. It is a book filled with everything I wish I had known before starting graduate school.
Whether you are considering getting a PhD or have already started, this book is for you as it takes you through all the stages of getting the degree. It is complete with everything from how to get into graduate school to how to actually finish successfully.
Every chapter in this self-help book is meant to tackle a specific problem in your graduate school career. It all culminates in the most important chapter “Endgame” where I spell out how you can successfully wrap up your PhD. Here, I write about the FOUR STEPS that you can take for guaranteed and speedy graduation. Success is about knowing what it is going to take and this book will tell you just that.
The How to PhD book also includes excerpts from my next book, specifically on the following topics:
--To postdoc or not to postdoc, that is the tension
--Job Search: Why adding value is the best thing to do
Doing a PhD can make one feel isolated and lead to mental health problems. This is why How to PhD exists. My goal is to provide community, support, and actionable steps to help students succeed in PhD programs and overcome the challenges of academia.
No, it looks the same.
The hashes format the heading. Because you've deleted the word 'blurb' and pasted your actual blurb, it's put it all in the heading format.
Copy and paste the following:
Education | College Guide| 46 Pages |June 17, 2016 | $9.99
Blurb
I've deleted the 'Note from the author' part. That section is not the place to be salesy, it's your opportunity to talk directly to your potential readers. Don't say "Devon did this... devon did that", say "I wrote this book over the course of a couple of years, because I genuinely believe I can help students..." It's a note from the author, from you. Personalise it and you'll get a better response.
It might sound ridiculous, but I recommend you watch the episode of the Tim Ferriss Experiment in which he learns to speak Tagalog very quickly.
There's a lot of good information there that also pertains to the question you're asking.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2oiuf9
>Help me retain more during reading sessions (Usually 1-6 hours long in length)
You should also get a journal for reading. And read this book: https://www.amazon.com/Well-Educated-Mind-Classical-Education-Expanded/dp/039308096X
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There are a few books that are pretty standard when learning about how the American university came to be and how they work.
this is a great history of how US colleges and universities came to be what they are, though a bit outdated.
this is another - though a lot drier in my opinion.
Derek Bok looks at the system and offers a thorough examination and criticism, not a history. His books are great and really informative, though.
Disclaimer: I have hired helped make hire/fire decisions for faculty members but never worked specifically in a College of Nursing.
That aside, she should expect to be asked about her philosophy on teaching and learning. It is possible they may ask her to do a teaching demonstration, but likely they would have conveyed that well in advance.
For new faculty, I used this as my "teaching 101": https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Its-Best-Research-Based-Instructors/dp/0470401044
Overall, I can't think of anything to avoid. I usually like to be asked 'what is the typical day like,' or something to that effect.
I hope we do some Rossetti, now or later. I'd forgotten how much I liked "Goblin Market" until you quoted it to me the other day.
I found this book I've been meaning to mention to you: A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had. I've got a library copy now. Not sure how useful it is and I'm still trying to decide whether I need to own it, but it's got some good curricula: Fiction, Autobiography, Drama, Poetry, History, and Science. Its tips on how to absorb and analyze information have really been working for me with To the Lighthouse, and I plan to use them for Metamorphoses. A couple weird things, like for autobiography, Mein Kampf makes the list (side-eyeing that one), but I can already see how I'd switch the lists around to suit myself.