Learning to teach and teaching to learn mathematics : resources for professional development / by Matthew Delong, Dale Winter.

Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 31, 2012).

Includes bibliographical references.

Learning to teach and teaching to learn is a self-contained and extensive resource that addresses the need for tools to train college mathematics instructors in both basic teaching skills and innovative methodologies. It describes training and mentoring activities that have been successfully used in a variety of settings. with a wide range of new instructors, including graduate student teaching assistants, undergraduate tutors, graders and lab assistants, as well as postdoctoral, adjunct, part-time and new regular-rank faculty. It addresses a variety of teaching issues including cooperative learning, technology and assessment. This material will be of interest to faculty and instructional staff responsible for training and mentoring adjuncts, new faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate assistants and to those interested in an integrated approach to improving and expanding their teaching skills. Although specifically written as training materials, each chapter includes an introduction, goals, activities, and an annotated list of suggested readings.

The Professional Development Program -- An Orientation Session for the Beginning of the Semester -- Making In-class Groups Work -- Getting Students to Read the Textbook -- Assessing and Evaluating Students' Work -- Managing Homework Teams -- Teaching During Office Hours -- Establishing and Maintaining Control in Your Classroom -- Proctoring Tests and Examinations -- Teaching with Calculators and Computers -- Making Lesson Plans -- Strategies for Motivating Students -- Dealing With Difficult Instructor-Student Situations -- End-of-Semester Administration -- Adapting Materials and Designing Your Own Meetings -- Classroom Visits -- Tips for Running Meetings -- The Michigan Introductory Program.

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