Student Engagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty

by Elizabeth F Barkley
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  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
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teachonline.ca · Unknown · 2025-10-21
excellent 4.50

The book is a practical guide for college faculty looking to enhance student engagement. It offers a variety of techniques and strategies that are well-researched and easy to implement, making it a valuable resource for educators.

This book is a treasure trove of practical techniques for college faculty aiming to boost student engagement. The strategies are well-researched and presented in a clear, accessible manner, making it easy for educators to implement them in their classrooms. The book covers a wide range of topics, from active learning methods to fostering a positive classroom environment. It's a valuable resource for both new and experienced educators looking to enhance their teaching practices. The techniques are not only practical but also backed by solid research, ensuring their effectiveness. The book's structure allows for easy navigation, making it a go-to reference for any faculty member.

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    The book is a practical guide for college faculty looking to enhance student engagement.

    It offers a variety of techniques and strategies that are well-researched and easy to implement.

    The techniques are not only practical but also backed by solid research, ensuring their effectiveness.

goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
brilliant 4.00

The reviewer found 'A Walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson to be a hilarious and engaging account of hiking the Appalachian Trail. They appreciated Bryson's humor and the way he mixed facts with wit, making the book appealing despite the potential tedium of the subject matter. The reviewer also enjoyed Bryson's descriptions and his aversion to rain, which resonated with them personally.

The reviewer was initially drawn to 'A Walk in the Woods' by Bill Bryson because of its travel-related theme, which is not something they usually get excited about in nonfiction. They found the book to be hilarious, particularly in the way Bryson pokes fun at everything, including himself. The reviewer appreciated the mix of facts and humor, which made the book appealing and engaging. They also enjoyed Bryson's descriptions of daily events, such as a sunrise, and his aversion to rain, which resonated with the reviewer's personal feelings. The reviewer found the book to be a joy to read, evoking a range of emotions and making them feel as if they were on the trail with Bryson. They also appreciated the humor in Bryson's interactions with his companion, Stephen Katz, and the way Bryson's exasperation with Katz added to the overall narrative. The reviewer concluded that the book is a funny and enjoyable take on hiking and would be a great read for both travelers and non-travelers alike.

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    I was up before daybreak and sat by the window watching as a pale dawn grudgingly exposed the surrounding landscape.

    Rain spoils everything.

    I was done for by this one sentence.

goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
entertaining 4.00

The reviewer found Bill Bryson's 'A Walk in the Woods' entertaining and humorous, particularly enjoying the dynamic between Bryson and his ill-prepared friend Katz. They appreciated the comic writing and the insights into the Appalachian Trail, though they noted a lack of emotional connection with nature and a focus on physical duress.

The reviewer thoroughly enjoyed Bill Bryson's 'A Walk in the Woods' for its entertaining and humorous account of Bryson's attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail with his friend Katz. The comic writing and the dynamic between the two main characters were highlights, making the book almost painfully funny at times. The reviewer appreciated the historical and factual passages, as well as the insights into the challenges and physical duress involved in the journey. However, they noted a lack of emotional connection with the natural surroundings and a focus on the physical aspects of the trek. The reviewer also admired the resilience and determination of both Bryson and Katz, despite their inadequate preparation. The book's ending was abrupt but left a lasting impression, suggesting that the experience would stay with the reader for life.

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    The book opens with several pages of preparatory thoughts and research about the Trail, which presents a fireworks display of comic writing and is almost painfully funny to read, as Bill gets the idea, tells his nearest and dearest, starts reading books about it, listening to horror stories, stocking up with equipment, and trying to persuade one of his friends and acquaintances to come with him.

    The author’s conversations with Katz are often very funny.

    I couldn’t help comparing this account at times to Raynor Winn's narrative of her journey with her husband Moth along the South-West Coastal Path in Cornwall, England in The Salt Path.

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