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Program Cost:

A program fee of $310 is paid by each UNB participant at the time of registration.  Non UNB people are welcome to register but will pay the equivalent of a course fee of $586. Payment methods include cash and cheque (no debit or credit cards accepted).  A receipt will be given at time of payment.  If receipt is lost, and a copy is needed, a $5.00 charge will apply.

Refund Policy:

A full refund is available up until the first class.  After the first class, a pro-rated refund is available.  After the second class, no refunds will be given.

Textbooks:

One textbook is recommended as a reference:

• Davis, B.G. (2009) Tools for Teaching (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  A mega-compilation of ideas and actual techniques that can be used in teaching.  A classic.  An excellent reference book -- everything you ever wanted to know about teaching.  Completely revised in Jan. '09.

Other books you might want to look at or purchase:

• McKeachie, W.J., and Svincki, M., (2010).  McKeachie's Teaching Tips: Strategies, research and theory for college and university teachers (13th edition). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
  This book is also an excellent reference for all aspects of teaching.  Very practical and easy to read.

• Cote, J.E., and Allaher A.L. (2007).  Ivory Tower Blues: a university system in crisis. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
  A very conservative but nonetheless well researched and challenging critique of how universities are dealing with this new generation of students.

• Bain, K. (2004).  What the Best College Teachers Do.  Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
  An excellent compendium of successful teachers' approaches and strategies.