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September 30, 1994

Faculty Development Bibliography
Series #2

The following is a bibliography of works on topics presented at the Fall Faculty Development Retreat. Though this is not an exhaustive bibliography, it is representative of most of the current materials on the topics listed below. Please check the online catalog for additional materials on these subjects. The call number of each book is included to speed the process of locating materials in the stacks. Web sites related to workshop topics have been included when appropriate.

Gender Communication and Interpersonal Communication |
Strategies for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving |
Teaching Adult Learners |
Providing Instruction for Faster and Slower Learners |

Gender Communication & Interpersonal Communication

Baxter Magolda, M. B. (1992). Knowing and reasoning in college: gender-related patterns in students' intellectual development. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB1060 .B4 1992)

Brooks, W. D. & Emmert, P. (1976). Interpersonal communication. Dubuque, IA: W. C. Brown Co. (BF637 .C45 B76 1976)

DeVito, J. A. (1980). The Interpersonal communication book. New York: Harper & Row. (BF637 .C45 D49 1980)

Fairclough, N. (1989). Language and power. London: Longman. (P40 .F35 1989)

Key, M. R. (1975). Male/female language: with a comprehensive bibliography. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press. (P40 .K4 1975)

Borisoff, D. & Purdy, M. (Eds.). (1991). Listening in everyday life: a personal and professional approach. Lanham, MD: University Press of America. (P95.46 .L57 1991)

Hamilton, C. (1982). Communicating for results: a guide for business and the professions. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth. (HD30.3 .H35)

Moerman, M. (1988). Talking culture: ethnography and conversation analysis. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. (P95.45 .M64 1988)

Smith, D. R. (1981). Interpersonal communication: roles, rules, strategies, and games. Dubuque, IA: W.C. Brown Co. (BF637 .C45 S6 1981)

Tannen, D. (1989). Talking voices: repetition, dialogue, and imagery in conversational discourse. New York: Cambridge University Press. (P95.45 .T3635 1989)

Tannen, D. (1986). That's not what I meant!: how conversational style makes or breaks your relations with others. New York: Morrow. (P95.45 .T364 1986)

Strategies for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Bizzell, P. (1992). Academic discourse and critical consciousness. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press. (PE1404 .B585 1992)

Bransford, J. (1984). The Ideal problem solver: a guide for improving thinking, learning, and creativity. New York: W.H. Freeman. (BF441 .B73 1984)

Brightman, H. J. (1980). Problem solving: a logical and creative approach. Atlanta, GA: Georgia State University. (HD30.29 .B74)

Brookfield, S. (1987). Developing critical thinkers: challenging adults to explore alternative ways of thinking and acting. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (BF441 .B79 1987)

Christensen, C. R., Garvin, D. A. and Sweet, A. (Eds.). (1991). Education for judgment: the artistry of discussion leadership. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press. (LB2331 .E376 1991)

Fryar, M. (1979). Successful problem solving: a practical guide for the student and professional. Skokie, IL: National Textbook. (HD30.29 .F79 1979)

Fox, W. M. (1987). Effective group problem solving: how to broaden participation, improve decision making, and increase commitment to action. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (HD30.29 .F69 1987)

Gilovich, T. (1991). How we know what isn't so: the fallibility of human reason in everyday life. New York: Free Press. (BF442 .G55 1991)

Meehan, E. J. (1988). The Thinking game: a guide to effective study. Chatham, NJ: Chatham House. (LB1590.3 .M44 1988b)


Teaching Adult Learners

Apps, J. W. (1981). The Adult learner on campus: a guide for instructors and administrators. Chicago, IL: Follett. (LC5251 .A868)

Apps, J. W. (1982). Study skills for adults returning to school. New York: McGraw-Hill. (LB1049 .A66 1982)

Candy, P. C. (1991). Self-direction for lifelong learning: a comprehensive guide to theory and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 C36 1991)

Cavaliere, L. A. & Sgroi, A. Sgroi. (Eds.). Learning for personal development. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 L32 1992)

Coren, E. H. (1983). The Easy-to-use concise teaching handbook for part-time non-teachers: how to educate and train adults in any learning situation. Mamaronek, NY: Coren Associates. (LB1025.2 .C64 1983)

Daloz, L. A. (1986). Effective teaching and mentoring. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .M45 D35 1986)

Eurich, N. (1990). The Learning industry: education for adult workers. Princeton, NJ: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. (LC5251 .E79 1990)

Flannery, D. D. (1993). Applying cognitive learning theory to adult learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1993. (LC5225 .L42 A67 1993)

From the classroom to the workplace: teaching ESL to adults. (1983). Washington, DC: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1983. (PE1128 .A2 F78 1983)

Greive, D. (1990). A Handbook for adjunct/part-time faculty and teachers of adults (Rev. ed.). Cleveland, OH: Info-tec, 1990. (LB2331 .G72 1990)

Hiemstra, R. (1991). Creating environments for effective adult learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 C7 1991)

Merriam, S. B. (1991). Learning in adulthood: a comprehensive guide. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 M47 1991)

Merriam, S. B. (1993). An Update on adult learning theory. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 U73 1993)

Mezirow, J. (1991). Transformative dimensions of adult learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 M53 1991)

Sego, A. F. (1991). Cooperative learning: a classroom guide. Cleveland, OH: INFO-TEC, Inc. (LB1032 .S34 1991)

Siebert, A. & Gilpin, B. (1989). Time for college: when you work, have a family, and want more from life. Portland, OR: Practical Psychology Press, 1989. (LB2343.3 .S63 1989)

Smith, R. M. (1982). . Learning how to learn: applied theory for adults. New York: Cambridge. (LB1060 .S64)

Sommer, R. F. (1989). Teaching writing to adults: strategies and concepts for improving learner performance. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.. (PE1404 .S66 1989)

Vella, J. K. (1994). Learning to listen, learning to teach: the power of dialogue in educating adults. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LC5225 .L42 V45 1994)

Witherspoon, D. & Nickell, E. (Eds.). Back to school at my age?: a guide for both the returning student and the college administrator. Lanham, MD: University Press of America. (LC5225 .P78 B33 1991)

Providing Instruction for Faster and Slower Learners

Adams, D. M. (1990). Cooperative learning & educational media: collaborating with technology and each other. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications. (LB1032 .A32 1990)

Border, L. L. B. & Chism, N. V. N. (Eds.). Teaching for diversity. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB2331 .T381 1992)

Boschmann, E. (1987). Ten teaching tools: ten secrets to total teaching success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt. (LB2331 .B58 1987)

Butler, K. A. (1987). Learning and teaching style: in theory and practice. Columbia, CT: The Learner's Dimension. (LB2165 .B88 1987)

Carnevale, A. P., Gainer, L. J. & Schulz, E. R. (1990). Training the techical work force. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1990. (T65 .C38 1990)

Chew, C. (1993). Tech prep & counseling: a resource guide. Madison, WI: Center on Education and Work, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison. (LC1043 .C43 1993)

Claxton, C. S. (1987). Learning styles: implications for improving educational practices. College Station, TX: Association for the Study of Higher Education, 1987. (LB1060 .C542 1987)

Committee on Classroom Practices. (1988). Focus on collaborative learning. Urbana, IL: National Council of Teachers of English. (PE1065 .F64 1988)

Cornesky, R. (1993). The Quality professor: implementing TQM in the classroom. Madison, WI: Magna Publicaitons. (LB2331 .C65 1993)

Davis, B. G. (1993). Tools for teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB2331 .D37 1993)

Davis, J. R. (1993). Better teaching, more learning: strategies for success in postsecondary settings. Phoenix, AZ: Orxy Press. (LB2331.4 .D38 1993)

Eble, K. E. (1988). The Craft of teaching: a guide to mastering the professor's art. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB2331 .E328 1988)

Goodsell, A. S. (1992). Collaborative learning: a sourcebook for higher education. University Park, PA: National Center on Postsecondary Teaching. (LB1032 .C65 1992)

Greive, D. (1991). Teaching strategies & techniques for adjunct faculty. Cleveland, OH: Info-Tec, Inc. (LB2331 .G73 1991)

Harrison, S. A. & Stolurow, L. M. (Eds.). (1975). Improving instructional productivity in higher education. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications. (LB2301.I53 1975)

Hutchings, P. & Wutzdorff, A. (Eds.). (1988). Knowing and doing: learning through experience. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB1060 .K66 1988)

Johnson, G. R. (1990). First steps to excellence in college teaching. Madison, WI: Magna Publications. (LB2331 .J565 1990)

Katz, J. & Henry, M. (1988). Turning professors into teachers: a new approach to faculty development and student learning. New York: Macmillan. (LB2331 .K32 1988)

Kozma, R. B. Instructional techniques in higher education. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications, 1978. (LB2331 .K66 1978)

Lawrence, G. (1986). People Types and Tiger Stripes: a Practical Guide to Learning Styles. Gainesville, FL: Center for Applications of Pyschological Type. (LB1025.2 .L38 1982)

Lowman, J. (1984). Mastering the techniques of teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB2331 .L68 1984)

Lyons, P. (1992). Thirty-five lesson formats: a sourcebook of instructional alternatives. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications. (LB1027.4 .L96 1992)

Marcus, L R., Leone, A. O. & Goldberg, E. D. (1983). The Path to excellence: quality assurance in higher education. Washington, DC: Association for the Study of Higher Education. (LB2331.63 .M37 1983)

Neff, R. A. & Weimer, M. (1989). Classroom communication: collected readings for effective discussion and questioning. Madison, WI: Magna Publications (LB2331 .C52 1989)

Sego, A. F. (1991). Cooperative learning: a classroom guide. Cleveland, Ohio: INFO-TEC, Inc. (LB1032 .S34 1991)

Silvernail, D. L. (1986). Teaching styles as related to student achievement. Washington, DC: National Education Association. (LB1025.2 .S52 1986)

Theall, M. and Franklin, J. (Eds.). (1991). Effective practices for improving teaching. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (LB2331 .E38 1991)

Weil, M., Joyce, B. & Kluwin, B. (1978). Personal models of teaching. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. (LB1025.2 .W446)

Wilen, W. W. (Ed.). (1987). Questions, questioning techniques, and effective teaching. Washington, DC: NEA Professional Library, National Education Association. (LB1027.44 .Q47 1987)

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