1. Acknowledgments
2. How to Use the Compendium
3. Organization of the Suggestions
4. Source of the Suggestions
5. Suggestions for Teaching Excellence (Complete list)

Section One: Discussing Points of View Other Than Your Own
Section Two: Discussing Recent Developments
Section Three: Giving References
Section Four: Emphasizing Conceptual Understanding
Section Five: Explaining Clearly
Section Six: Being Well Prepared
Section Seven: Giving Lectures That Are Easy to Outline
Section Eight: Summarizing Major Points
Section Nine: Identifying What You Consider Important
Section Ten: Encouraging Class Discussion
Section Eleven: Inviting Students to Share their Knowledge and Experiences
Section Twelve: Inviting Criticism of Your Own Ideas
Section Thirteen: Knowing If the Class Is Understanding You
Section Fourteen: Having Students Apply Concepts
Section Fifteen: Giving Personal Help to Students
Section Sixteen: Relating to Students
Section Seventeen: Being Accessible Outside of Class
Section Eighteen: Having an Interesting Presentation Style
Section Nineteen: Varying Speed and Tone of Voice
Section Twenty: Motivating Students' Best Work
Section Twenty-one: Giving Interesting Assignments
Section Twenty-two: Giving Exams Demonstrating Student Understanding
Section Twenty-three: Keeping Students Informed of Their Progress
Section Twenty-four: Making the Most Effective Use of Teaching Assistants
Section Twenty-five: Developing an Impressive Introductory Large Lecture Course


Appendix A: Student Description of Teaching (Questionnaire)
Appendix B: Faculty Self-Description of Teaching (Questionnaire)
Index

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