Conclude doxologically. Embrace your calling -- Begin again -- Name names -- Respect learners -- Welcome doubters -- Pray humbly -- Select engaging texts -- Eliminate busywork -- Do less with less -- Outline info-rich courses -- Create covenantal syllabi -- Forestall cheating -- Foster applied learning -- Leverage locale -- Teach from your strengths -- Laugh with learners -- Teach learning -- Affirm student giftedness -- Nurture student growth -- Evaluate yourself -- Grade fairly -- Offer service credit -- Promote hospitality -- Cultivate civil discourse -- Tell stories -- Use media fittingly -- Record yourself -- Anticipate the Spirit -- Conclude doxologically.
Summary:
In this wonderfully practical and deeply inspiring book, Christian college master teacher Quentin Schultze offers 30 short readings that reveal the heart of effective Christian higher education—what he calls "servant teaching" with faith, skill, and virtue. Each chapter provides a key to motivating students to learn with excellence, compassion, and delight. The book also serves as a journal for identifying your own teaching strengths and highlighting effective instructional practices which you can begin immediately.
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