Paths to Learning (Paperback)

Paperback. Higher education institutions are more diverse than ever before, as are the students they serve. Because of this great diversity, there is no silver bulletone approachthat will work for teaching all students in all circumstances. This book offers a succinct description of several pedagogical paths available to faculty that can actively engage all students. In addition to providing the most recent information on learning and assessment, individual chapters tackle different approaches, including critical pedagogy, contemplative pedagogy, strengths-based teaching, and cooperative/collaborative learning. While the discussion is grounded in theory, authors present examples of applying these approaches in physical and virtual learning environments. Paths to Learning is a valuable overview of engaging pedagogies for educators seeking to sharpen their teaching skills, which in turn, will help students become more confident and successful learners. Higher education institutions are more diverse than ever before, as are the students they serve. Because of this great diversity, there is no one approach that will work for teaching all students in all circumstances. This book offers a succinct description of several pedagogical paths available to faculty that can actively engage all students. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…