This document discusses principles of teaching and effective teaching. It provides definitions of teaching from O.B. Smith and John Dewey emphasizing the relationship between teacher and student. Principles of effective teaching include the teacher's knowledge of content, active student involvement, interaction between teacher and students, student responsibility, various learning styles, high expectations, cooperation, meaningful material, descriptive feedback, alternatives for critical feedback, and experience improving teaching. The document also discusses seven principles of good practice in undergraduate education including interaction between faculty and students and active learning techniques. Parameters of effective teaching include teacher and student thinking processes, behaviors, achievement, and assessment.