The Vocabulary of Great Teaching

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward

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As I have indicated in previous pieces written on the topic of teaching, I have been teaching (and conducting research) in a research-centered university since 1975. Achievements, awards and accolades (and continued employment) suggest that I have been reasonably…