Leila Jahangiri - A Guide to Better Teaching: Skills, Advice, and Evaluation for College and University Professors (Rowman Littlefield)

Dr. Leila Jahangiri completed her BDS at Kings College, University of London, England; followed by her DMD, Certificate in Prosthodontics, and Masters of Medical Sciences (MMSc) degrees from Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Since 1991, she has been an active clinician, researcher, and teacher with a continuing history of grants and peer-reviewed publications. She was on the original team that helped to convert Harvard School of Dental Medicines curriculum to problem-based learning (PBL). Having taught undergraduates and residents at Harvard, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and New York University College of Dentistry, her expertise has evolved into developing innovative curriculum and focusing on teaching effectiveness.

Currently, she is a Clinical Associate Professor, and since 2002 has been the Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics at New York University College of Dentistry. She is an active member of many professional organizations, serving on advisory boards and strategic education committees.

Tom Mucciolo is President of MediaNet, Inc., a Presentation Skills Company in New York City (www.medianet-ny.com). As a recognized industry expert regarding visual communications, he has served as a presentation skills consultant for major corporations since 1985, concentrating on the scripting, visual design, and delivery skills associated with presentations.

Tom is the co-author of five books: Purpose, Movement, Color (MediaNet, Inc.), and four Special Edition Using Microsoft PowerPoint editions: 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007 (Macmillan/Pearson/MediaNet). Tom is the designer and featured speaker on two interactive CDs (Mechanics-Basic Skills, Media-Design Skills), covering delivery and design skills. He is chiefly responsible for the development of MediaNets ShowSTARTER, an artificial intelligence software program for designing business visuals.

In 2005, Tom joined the faculty of New York University, as an adjunct assistant professor, working with Dr. Leila Jahangiri, his co-author and colleague at NYU, to complete extensive research on teaching/presentation effectiveness. He has collaborated on several peer-reviewed journal articles on teaching effectiveness, evaluation, and scholarship.

It is never too late to be what you might have been.

George Eliot

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