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If you are serious about teaching and want to understand the science behind it, this free (did I say FREE) ebook is a must read.  OK - its probably not something you're going to read in one night ... but there are a few of the chapters that every educator should read, talk about, and internalize.

Dr. Stephen Chew is a professor and chair of psychology at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. He is a cognitive psychologist with interests in teaching strategies, formative assessment, and cognition & instruction. I have included brief descriptions of his video series below: Video series: "How to study long and hard and still fail… or how to get the most out of studying" Video #1: "Beliefs that make you stupid" 1. Learning is fast. 2. Learning isolated facts (note cards). 3. Fixed mindset. 4. Good at multi-tasking (while studying, i.e. texting, computer breaks, games, etc.) Video #2: Examined a study looking at "levels of processing." Study examines shallow v. deep processing, intent v. incidential exposure, and strict memorization. Group with deep processing (regardless of intent v. incidential) had the highest recall. Shallow = memorization. Deep = understanding, comprehending, applying, visualizing Video #3: Four ideas to achieve deep processing: elaboration (how does this relate?), distinction (how is this similar/different?), personal (how does this relate to experience?), appropriate retrieval and application (how am I expected to use or apply this concept?). Extent of use of each principle depends on professor style! Video #4: Study strategies: Ask questions! (facts [ok], relationships, compare/contrast, apply in new situation, apply to personal experience, etc.). Concept maps (visual learners?), Retrieve info in way teach expects (2 parts: recall without notes, use information). Also discusses note-taking, good highlighting. Video #5: Don't panic/deny failure. Evaluate exam preparation (lecture, required readings, study technique, etc.), review exam with professor, review notes!, talk with professor, develop revised study plan.

This website is a great resource aimed for learners and teachers of any kind, created as a free educational public service for anyone to reproduce. It is even translated into 38 different languages! The website includes information under a variety of categories: learning and studying; internet; project and time management; writing and vocabulary; thinking and evaluation; reading and research; and math and science. Topics range from strategies for creating a test, to stress management, to information about learning techniques. Many of them even contain multimedia components to enhance learning (for example, see "Thinking Critically").

This is a great article that gave me a lot of insight into the syllabus. Prior to reading this article, I thought a syllabus was merely an outline of the course policies. However, after reading this article, I feel like I better understand how beneficial a well thought out and clearly written syllabus can add to the educational experience. I highly recommend checking it out!

This was a very helpful sight that talked about the individual components of the syllabus, things to consider and include, how to break it down when developing your own syllabus. I found it very insightful, yet easy to read and follow

Lengthy, more in-depth, albeit still interesting read on the application of Knowles' andragogical principles to interfacing with technology

User-friendly, modern, visually appealing, and easy-to-read presentation of andragogy topic

Easy to read chart comparing andragogy to pedagogy

This is a good website to go to for a quick overview about teaching styles. It's laid out well and easy to read.

I thought this article described these learning theories quite well, giving good comparisons between both and showing their similarities and differences. Good read in relation to this weeks topic, if you have some time!

Venneman et al., published in the Eurpean Journal of Social Sciences, evaluated the effect of demonstrations on students with different learning preferences (visual, auditory, read/write and kinesthetic). After evaluating pre-post demonstration examinations, all groups except auditory learners significantly improved after watching the demonstrations. This study showed that demonstrations does not work on everyone, especially auditory learners.

Great guidance and exercises to read through on preceptorship

This website walks an instructor through the planning and teaching process. It provides information on how to prepare to teach and explanations of important things to consider in course design. It also offers strategies for effective lesson planning along with links to additional resources such as readings and video clips.

A more manageable resource than Grasha's entire book. This 8-page paper that appeared in "College Teaching" essentially outlines chapter 4 of his larger work "Teaching with Style". It includes the 5 teacher styles, 4 teacher style clusters, types of teaching methods associated with each cluster, as well as factors to consider when choosing a teaching method. It also contains more of the details and background in Grasha's research on teaching styles.

Dr. Austin's research article on how the pharmacists inventory of learning styles was created. Definitely an interesting read to know how he went about developing a pharmacy specific learning style survey!

Some further reading on using Kirkpatrick's four levels in the classroom. The University of California also provides a breakdown of the four levels and specific examples.

This article provides a great overview of Kolb's Experiential Learning Model and Learning Styles. It also provides additional articles to read if you are interested in learning more about experiential learning.

A website which gives a quick run-down of some of the qualities preceptors should have and incorporate into their teaching styles. Includes tables and charts for easier reading

This "monograph" has a nice outline of the basic components of precepting. Not the most visually appealing resource but the information is useful