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For this updated 5th edition, Todd Zakrajsek joins Linda Nilson to create a powerful collaboration, drawing on nearly 90 combined years as internationally recognised faculty developers and faculty members. One of the most comprehensive books on effective teaching and learning, the 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition of \u003cem\u003eTeaching at Its Best\u003c\/em\u003e brings new concepts, new research, and additional perspectives to teaching in higher education. In this book, you will find helpful advice on active learning, interactive lecturing, self-regulated learning, the science of learning, giving and receiving feedback, and so much more. 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Informed by the latest international educational research and 30 years of classroom assessment practice, this practical handbook is designed for postsecondary teachers from all disciplines, faculty and academic developers, and assessment professionals. It offers field-tested guidance, tools, and advice for planning, designing, and implementing formative assessment in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online classrooms, analysing resulting data, and using that data to improve student learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClassroom Assessment Techniques, 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, is a practical, clearly written handbook for busy professionals. 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