Who better to mentor great teaching than master teachers, and renowned teachers of teachers, Regan A. R. Gurung and Elizabeth Yost Hammer? For anyone seeking to take their teaching to the next levelwhether babes-in-the-woods teaching assistants, pretenure faculty, or later-career teachers seeking revitalizationGurung and Hammer offer a gold mine of evidence-based, experienced-honed wisdom delivered in pleasurable prose. - David Myers, PhD, Hope College, Holland, MI
Teach Like a Champ is an essential resource for college teachers of all levels. There are evidence-based hints for more effective teaching, prompts for thoughtful reflection, and light-hearted fun to bring it all together. You can be that teacher whose students remember you for your great teaching while also having a sane and healthy personal life. You will love this book! - Diane F. Halpern, PhD, winner of numerous teaching awards and past president of the American Psychological Association
Whether you're new to teaching or a seasoned pro, you'll learn from this inspiring and practical book. Gurung and Hammer synthesize decades of research to help us make wise choices in our teaching. Your studentsand youwill benefit from reading this book. - Peter Felten, PhD, Center for Engaged Learning, Elon University, Elon, NC; and coauthor of Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College
Gurung and Hammer have created a pitch-perfect guide in Teach Like a Champ to assist educators in navigating both traditional and emerging challenges in the psychology classroom. Their book is informative, stimulating, and charming. Their shared insights provide an inspiring framework for psychology teachers to reflect on what they do well and where they can improve, regardless of how long they have been teaching. - Jane S. Halonen, PhD, Professor, University of West Florida, Pensacola
