The Characteristics of Very Effective Teachers in Urban Community Colleges / Thomas R. Guskey and John Q. Easton.

An exploratory study was conducted to identify the characteristics and behaviors related to effective instruction in an urban community college. The 30 instructors selected for the study taught introductory courses in biology, English, mathematics, or social sciences at the City Colleges of Chicago....

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Main Author: Guskey, Thomas R.
Other Authors: Easton, John Q., 1949-
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1982.
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Physical Description:17 pages
Format: Microfilm Book

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