Paths to Learning

Teaching for Engagement in College

Barbara F. Tobolowsky

• Publisher: National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
• Year: 2014
• ISBN:
  9781942072249
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Higher Education

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

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• About the Publisher
• Contents
• List of Figures
• Foreword
• Chapter 1: Paths to Learning: An Introduction
• Chapter 2: Research on Successful Learning Practices
• Chapter 3: Historical Overview of Learning Theories
• Chapter 4: Critical Pedagogy and the Struggle for Social Change
• Chapter 5: Embracing Contemplative Pedagogy in a Culturally Diverse Classroom
• Chapter 6: Strengths-Oriented Teaching: Pathways to Engaged Learning
• Chapter 7: Interactive Group Learning
• Chapter 8: Engaging Students in Online Environments
• Chapter 9: Assessment of Classroom Learning
• Chapter 10: Summary and Conclusion
• Index
• About the Contributors
• Backcover