Leading Students to Learning; The Teacher's Obligation

Authors

  • Paul B. Malone, III

Abstract

This paper expresses a concern that, in many universities, the critical subject of instructor excellence in the classroom is taken for granted, overlooked or even ignored. The author relates the role of the teacher to that of a leader in a contemporary environment whose task is to "get people to do things willingly". With this in mind, five basic principles for teaching effectiveness are proposed: * The teacher is an expert; * The teacher is a learner; * The teacher is a leader; * The teacher is a friend; * The teacher is an entertainer. Specific policies and initiatives to stimulate interest in instructor excellence in the classroom are proposed. "

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Published

1982-03-13