Paths to Learning

Higher education institutions are more diverse than ever before, as are the students they serve. Because of this great diversity, there is no silver bullet—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. 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. 


Table of Contents:

List of Figures


Foreword—Jennifer R. Keup


Chapter 1: Paths to Learning: An Introduction—Barbara F. Tobolowsky


Chapter 2: Research on Successful Learning Practices—Jillian Kinzie


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


Chapter 4: Critical Pedagogy and the Struggle for Social Change—Nana Osei-Kofi


Chapter 5: Embracing Contemplative Pedagogy in a Culturally Diverse Classroom—Laura I. Rendón and Vijay Kanagala


Chapter 6: Strengths-Oriented Teaching: Pathways to Engaged Learning—Laurie A. Schreiner


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


Chapter 8: Engaging Students in Online Environments—Amy Collier


Chapter 9: Assessment of Classroom Learning—Wendy G. Troxel


Chapter 10: Summary and Conclusion—Barbara F. Tobolowsky


Index


About the Contributors