First Time in the College Classroom : R&L Education : 9781607095248 : 1607095246 : 16 Jul 2010 : "Doing anything for the first time often brings uncertainty. To address the uncertainties faced by new college teachers, Mary c. Clement presents the nuts and bolts of teaching practice in a very readable style. First Time in the College Classroom includes practical strategies on multiple aspects of teaching at the college level, such as how to choose a textbook, construct a syllabus, and develop a test. Believing that teaching is a learned skill, Clement provides essential knowledge to reduce beginning college teachers' anxiety. Her guide offers a life preserver to help new college teachers swim, not sink."-Patricia H. Phelps, professor of teaching and learning, University of Central Arkansas People who teach in higher education are subject matter specialists, but they often have little preparation in how to teach. This book presents the knowledge base of college teaching in a user-friend