So You Think You Can Teach
A Guide for New College Professors on How to Teach Adult Learners
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Praise for Diversity Management: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate In Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate, Shelton Goode provides a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the relevant research, theoretical arguments, and current best practices in diversity management. The book provides diversity practitioners with proven methods for developing diversity-management strategies and discusses the classic mistakes made when implementing conventional diversity-management initiatives. —Steve Olson, PhD, director of Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, J. Mack Robinson School of Business, Georgia State University Dr. Shelton Goode has written a thoughtful and scholarly book. Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate critically examines the potential benefits of conventional and contemporary diversity-management initiatives and identifies practical applications for business leaders attempting to effectively manage diverse work teams and create inclusive work environments. —Richard Smith, managing partner of Benton&Bradford Consulting, LLC Dr. Shelton Goode knows from firsthand experience what to do and what not to do in executing diversity management as a strategy. In Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate, he provides a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the relevant research, theoretical arguments, and current best practices in diversity management. More importantly, he adds his unique insights and shares his practical experience from working in the field. This book provides diversity professionals with proven methods for advancing diversity management as a strategy and avoiding the classic mistakes made when implementing diversity initiatives. —Jim Rodgers, CMC, FIMC, The Diversity Coach, author of Managing Differently: Getting 100% from 100% of Your People 100% of the Time Dr. Goode has pulled together findings from several disciplines and presents the best research available on diversity management in an effort to examine the impact of diversity management on organizational performance. Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate emphasizes the necessity for research-based diversity-management initiatives that contribute to the strategic goals of the organization. —Dr. Felix Verdigets, PhD, advisory senior manager of KPMG Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate helps both business leaders and diversity practitioners come to grips with diversity management by helping them understand varied perspectives in a scholarly manner that is both contemporary and insightful. —Pauline Streete, diversity leader of SASK Power Dr. Goode uses an array of research and theoretical frameworks to help readers understand some of diversity management’s challenges. Although a departure from the more traditional and functional perspectives on diversity, Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate is beneficial to both business leaders and diversity practitioners who are struggling to link diversity management to the bottom line. —Jill Green, director of human resources of Darden Restaurants Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate provides diversity practitioners and business leaders valuable insights that will help them pinpoint diversity strengths and opportunities in their organizations. Dr. Goode’s work provides us keen insights into actions that will further our organizations’ goals by leveraging diversity management. —Tippi Hall, director and regional diversity manager of The Boeing Company
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Why do some professors always receive positive evaluations from students while other instructors struggle from class to class? The answer, according to author Dr. Shelton J. Goode, is that successful professors are able to create a dynamic learning environment for all of their students, regardless of age or level of knowledge.
Based on extensive research and experience, So You Think You Can Teach shows readers how to
- recognize and rectify classroom issues that can inhibit the full participation of a diverse student body;
- create an inclusive learning environment that capitalizes on the creativity and richness that adult learners bring to the classroom;
- manage student differences by building bridges between the various groups within the classroom;
- develop the teaching skills necessary to help your students achieve their desired learning goals.
This straightforward guide is the product of more than two decades of college and university teaching experience. The lessons and methods developed by Goode give new college professors and instructors concrete, practical ways to increase their creativity, innovation, and productivity in the classroom. So You Think You Can Teach creates confident, effective teachers with the knowledge and skills to help their students reach their educational goals.
About the Author
Dr. Shelton Goode is the Director, Diversity and Inclusion for PPL Corporation and is responsible for leveraging diversity to enhance the company’s strategic business results. As the chief diversity person for the company he manages a budget related to diversity events, training, and outreach; collaborates with HR team members who support the planning and execution of diversity initiatives; and manages external suppliers used to help develop and deliver specific diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives and projects. Dr. Goode is a leader with over 20 years of human resource and business experience. He has held executive HR positions for companies ranging in size from $500M to $18B+ and has developed or implemented talent management programs, performance management systems, sales incentive plans, labor relations strategies, and large-scale culture change initiatives. As a result, he has earned the reputation as a strategic, yet results-oriented HR and business leader. Dr. Goode learned the value of diversity management first-hand by rolling up his sleeves and providing CEOs and senior executives with counsel, insight, resources, tools and innovative ideas that helped advanced their companies’ strategic business goals. For the last 10 years, he has leveraged his seasoned leadership and consulting skills to help companies implement diversity and inclusion initiatives which enhanced their talent acquisition, employee retention, and employee engagement strategies. Dr. Goode has also used his knowledge and experience to teach and mentor others. In 1993, he was awarded the first-ever African American Doctoral Fellowship by Troy University and began teaching at the university in 1996. Since that time, he has been dedicated to helping adult learners achieve their educational goals. His teaching excellence was recognized when he was awarded the prestigious Troy University Faculty Member of the Year Award in 2005. Dr. Goode also leveraged his extensive teaching experience to publish his first book, “So You Think You Can Teach: A Guide for the New College Professor in Teaching Adult Learners”. He is the founder and CEO of My ABD Network, an organization dedicated to helping students succeed in doctoral programs. Dr. Goode, a highly decorated Air Force veteran, who not only served the country in time of war but also served his community in time of need. In July 2011, the Supreme Court of Georgia appointed him to the State Bar Ethics Investigative Panel. He was one of only three non-lawyers serving on this panel. He has also served on the board of numerous professional organizations such as the Atlanta Compliance and Ethics Roundtable, American Association of Blacks in Energy, Society for Human Resource Management, American Institute for Managing Diversity and the Atlanta Diversity Management Advocacy Group. He currently chairs the Conference Board’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council. Dr. Goode has received several awards for his numerous contributions to the field of diversity management. In 2005 the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources awarded him the HR Trailblazer Award and the Technology Association of Georgia presented him with the organization's first Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Dr. Goode received his Bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and his Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Troy University. He obtained his Doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Alabama. Dr. Goode is the author of “Diversity Managers: Angels of Mercy or Barbarians at the Gate” and speaks nationally on a variety of topics in areas such as Diversity, Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics.