Modern Techniques Of Teaching And Staff Development (crown Size),

Academic Staff development in India is part of the career advancement of Teacehrs in Colleges and Universities. They need an orientation in the Philosophy, Sociology and Economic aspects of higher education. the more relevant and useful part of the orientation of the teachers in the 21st century is in the area of techniques of teaching. The Teacher should understand first the psychology of the learner, the learning situation and the learning process. This will facilitate him to devise his own strategies of teaching. The Teacher is expected to be an effective communicator.
About Author :
Prof. K.S. Chalam is Vice-Chancellor, Dravidian University, Kuppam, AP. Prior to this assignment he was Professor of Economics and Director, Academic Staff College, Andhra University. Earlier he was on deputation as the Director of Swamy Ramanada Tirtha Rural Institute, Bhoodam Pchampally during 1997-98. As an innovator and founder Director of Academic Staff College, Prof. Chalam is known throughout the country. He has widely travelled abroad and participated in international debates on education, poverty, racism, etc.
Contents :
Foreword The Philosophy of Indian Education Educational Psychology and Teaching Techniques of Communication The Lecture Method and Auxiliary Means of Instruction Techniques of Teaching English On Being a Teacher The Adventure of Teaching Sincerity in Teaching Policies in Higher Education in India Assessment and Accreditation Contemporary Significance of Value Education The Classroom as an Assement Environment Awakening of Human Rights Media and Education in Human Rights: Problems and Opportunities Secularism: Its Politics and Pedagogy The Political Economy of Reform in India Environment, Law and Society Education, Globalization, and Economic Development Poverty Alleviation Gender Inequality and Women's Agency Libraries and Reference Skills Index