Creative and Effective Teaching:Perceptions of CAFNR Faculty

Abstract

The thesis from which this item is derived can be found at http://hdl.handle.net/10355/5565.Effective teaching may impact students far beyond their college experience. There is a considerable amount of research about effective teaching. One of the most recognized studies suggests that clarity, task orientated, enthusiasm, opportunity for students to learn and variability are characteristics of effective instructors. Many researchers have suggested that creativity is also an important component of effective teaching. As consumers of effective teaching, students may be able to offer unique perspectives about effective teaching behaviors, particularly the characteristic of creativity. The purpose of this study was to explain and predict creative and effective teaching of university instructors