Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: Preface v--xv Acknowledgments About the Author ii--iv 1 Experiencing Teaching 1--16 2 The Core Assumptions of Skillful Teaching 17--32 3 Understanding Our Classrooms 33--48 4 What Students Value in Teachers 49--64 5 Understanding and Responding to the Emotions of Learning 65--81 6 Lecturing Creatively 82--98 7 Using Discussion Methods 99--116 8 Teaching in Diverse Classrooms 117--132 9 Teaching About Racism 133--148 10 Using Play and Creativity 149--168 11 Teaching in Teams 169--184 12 Teaching Students to Think Critically 185--200 13 Teaching Online 201--218 14 Giving Helpful Evaluations 219--235 15 Helping Students Take Responsibility for Learning 236--251 16 Understanding Students' Resistance to Learning 252--267 17 Responding to Students' Resistance to Learning 268--283 18 Exercising Teacher Power Responsibly 284--299 19 Negotiating the Politics of Teaching 300--315 20 Staying Sane: 16 Maxims of Skillful Teaching 316--331 References 332--362 Index .

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