Professors and the Emphasis on Teaching

Too many professors view themselves primarily not as teachers but researchers. How can the system be changed so that success in the classroom will be promoted and receive greater emphasis?

Proposals for Change

Noted philosopher and educator Steven M.. Cahn presents proposals to achieve that end, including changes in graduate education, the appointment process, the evaluation of teaching, the tenure system, and the choice of administrators.

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Filled with actual examples from academic life, the book is jargon-free and compellingly argued.