Books like The skillful teacher by Stephen Brookfield

What the Best College Teachers Do distills fifteen years of research into the core of effective higher‑education teaching: deep subject mastery paired with a commitment to student learning and the ability to inspire curiosity and challenge.

A comprehensive guide to teaching critical thinking in various disciplines.

Dee Fink poses a fundamental question for all teachers: "How can I create courses that will provide significant learning experiences for my students?" In the process of addressing this question, he urges teachers to shift from a content-centered approach to a learning-centered approach that asks "What kinds of learning will be significant for students, and how can I create a course that will result in that kind of learning?" Fink provides several conceptual and procedural tools that will be invaluable for all teachers when designing instruction. He takes important existing ideas in the literature on college teaching (active learning, educative assessment), adds some new ideas (a taxonomy of significant learning, the concept of a teaching strategy), and shows how to systematically combine these in a way that results in powerful learning experiences for students. Acquiring a deeper understanding of the design process will empower teachers to creatively design...

A compelling guide for teachers aiming to reconnect with their calling and passion for educating.

A practical guide for faculty at every career stage, offering strategies for curriculum planning, classroom management, and inclusive teaching, with an emphasis on integrating modern technology into higher education.

Provides resources to educators in developing curriculum and assessments and includes templates for designing a unit or course, criteria for reviewing curricular designs, workshop activities, and graphic organizers.

Advocates a far-reaching change in the relations between college and university professors and their students, between the learned and the learning.

Stephen Brookfield’s guide helps faculty at all levels develop critical reflection skills to enhance teaching, foster democratic classrooms, and pursue continuous professional growth through adult learning principles.