Intro
Acknowledgments
Contents
Notes on Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
Finding Balance
Importance of the "Teacher-Scholar" Model in Higher Education
Outline of the Book
Part I Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Pedagogical Research
2 Taking Teaching Philosophies Seriously: Pedagogical Identity, Philosophy of Education, and New Opportunities for Publication
Introduction
Teaching Philosophy Statements: Recommendations and Research
A New Perspective
Conclusion
References

3 Researching While Teaching and Mentoring: A Reflection on Collaboration
SoTL Research
Stand-Alone Programming
Research Embedded in Classes
Working Directly with Students
Concluding Reflections
References
4 Metacognitive Exercises in the Political Science Classroom: Reflections and Research on Student Investment in Learning
Setting Expectations
Planning Learning Tasks
Monitoring Cognitive Activities
Evaluating the Progression Toward Goals
Closing the Loop
References

Part II Leveraging Scholarship to Enhance the Pedagogy of Simulations, Games, and Role Play Exercises
5 Collaboration and Independent Study: Working with Undergraduate Students to Design, Implement, and Assess a Simulation
Introduction
Why Simulations?
Designing the Simulation: A "Win-Win-Win" Collaboration
The Independent Study Course
Description of the "Precious Balance" Simulation
Benefits of the Collaboration
Lessons Learned
Finding Independent Study Students
Set Clear Timelines and Expectations
Conclusion
References

6 Facilitating Student Learning Through Games on Human Rights
Simulations and Games as a Pedagogical Tool
Student-Centered Learning and Game/Simulation Creation
Student Creation of Human Rights Games and Assessments
Reflections and Challenges
Lessons Learned and Recommendations
References
7 'I'm Gonna Make Them an Offer They Can't Refuse': Teaching Politics and Mafia Through a Role-Play to Improve Student Learning and Understanding
Introduction
Embedding Research in Student-Centered Teaching
The Pedagogical Rationale
What Are the Benefits of Role-Play?

What Challenges Do Role-Play Teaching Strategies Pose?
Role-Playing Organized Crime in Mafia Clans
Designing the Intervention
The Role-Play Games
Making Sense of the Games
Assessing the Outcomes
Evaluation
Conclusion
References
Part III Writing Textbooks
8 Writing a Textbook Is Good for You
Introduction
Why Textbook Writing Matters
What Type of Textbook Should You Write?
An Individual or Collaborative Project?
What Makes a Good Textbook?
References