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Following the growing commitment to assessment at the undergraduate level, doctoral programs are now grappling with what accountability means for them. This book provides a foundation for faculty and academic leaders of doctoral programs to promote inquiry into the educational p…
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"The topical and disturbing problem of the causes of social exclusion in young people is brought vividly to life in this book. Exploring the central issues of parenting styles, schooling, bullying, truancy and peer pressure, the book explores how environmental experiences play a…
Write every day -- Schedule your writing -- Write early in the day -- Write a very bad first draft -- Set writing goals -- Chart your progress -- Preparing to write -- Write before you wake up (What?) -- Develop and use an outline -- Fill your reservoir -- Avoid distractions -- …
In her latest book Linda Nilson puts forward an innovative but practical and tested approach to grading that can demonstrably raise academic standards, motivate students, tie their achievement of learning outcomes to their course grades, save faculty time and stress, and provide…