Paths to Learning: Teaching for Engagement in College [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 Learningis 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.List of Figures

ForewordJennifer R. Keup

Chapter 1: Paths to Learning: An IntroductionBarbara F. Tobolowsky

Chapter 2: Research on Successful Learning PracticesJillian Kinzie

Chapter 3: Historical Overview of Learning TheoriesJames E. Groccia, Stacey C. Nickson, Chenzi Wang, and Heather Hardin

Chapter 4: Critical Pedagogy and the Struggle for Social ChangeNana Osei-Kofi

Chapter 5: Embracing Contemplative Pedagogy in a Culturally Diverse ClassroomLaura I. Rend?n and Vijay Kanagala

Chapter 6: Strengths-Oriented Teaching: Pathways to Engaged LearningLaurie A. Schreiner

Chapter 7: Interactive Group LearningJames E. Groccia, Emad A. Ismail, and S. Raj Chaudhury

Chapter 8: Engaging Students in Online EnvironmentsAmy Collier

Chapter 9: Assessment of Classroom LearningWendy G. Troxel

Chapter 10: Summary and ConclusionBarbara F. Tobolowsky

Index

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