Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing C

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Creating Significant Learning Experiences by L. Dee Fink In this thoroughly updated edition of L. Dee Fink s bestselling classic, he discusses new research on how people learn, active learning, and the effectiveness of his popular model; adds more examples from online teaching; and further focuses on the impact of student engagement on student learning. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book that every college teacher should read." —Ken Bain, author, What the Best College Students Do Since the original publication of L. Dee Finks Creating Significant Learning Experiences, higher education has continued to move in two opposite directions: more institutions encourage faculty to focus on research, obtaining grants, and publishing, while accreditation agencies, policy-makers, and students themselves emphasize the need for greater attention to the quality of teaching and learning. Now the author has updated his bestselling classic, providing busy faculty with invaluable conceptual and procedural tools for instructional design. Step by step, Fink shows how to use a taxonomy of significant learning and systematically combine the best research-based practices for learning-centered teaching with a teaching strategy in a way that results in powerful learning experiences. This edition addresses new research on how people learn, active learning, and student engagement; includes illustrative examples from online teaching; and reports on the effectiveness of Finks time-tested model. Fink also explores recent changes in higher education nationally and internationally and offers more proven strategies for dealing with student resistance to innovative teaching. Tapping into the knowledge, tools, and strategies in Creating Significant Learning Experiences empowers educators to creatively design courses that will result in significant learning for their students. "As thought-provoking and inspiring today as it was when it was first published, it is a must for anyone serious about creating courses that challenge students to learn deeply." —Elizabeth F. Barkley, author, Student Engagement Techniques Back Cover "Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book that every college teacher should read." -- Ken Bain , author, What the Best College Students Do Since the original publication of L. Dee Finks Creating Significant Learning Experiences , higher education has continued to move in two opposite directions: more institutions encourage faculty to focus on research, obtaining grants, and publishing, while accreditation agencies, policy-makers, and students themselves emphasize the need for greater attention to the quality of teaching and learning. Now the author has updated his bestselling classic, providing busy faculty with invaluable conceptual and procedural tools for instructional design. Step by step, Fink shows how to use a taxonomy of significant learning and systematically combine the best research-based practices for learning-centered teaching with a teaching strategy in a way that results in powerful learning experiences. This edition addresses new research on how people learn, active learning, and student engagement; includes illustrative examples from online teaching; and reports on the effectiveness of Finks time-tested model. Fink also explores recent changes in higher education nationally and internationally and offers more proven strategies for dealing with student resistance to innovative teaching. Tapping into the knowledge, tools, and strategies in Creating Significant Learning Experiences empowers educators to creatively design courses that will result in significant learning for their students. "As thought-provoking and inspiring today as it was when it was first published, it is a must for anyone serious about creating courses that challenge students to learn deeply." -- Elizabeth F. Barkley , author, Student Engagement Techniques Flap "Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book that every college teacher should read." -- Ken Bain , author, What the Best College Students Do Since the original publication of L. Dee Finks Creating Significant Learning Experiences , higher education has continued to move in two opposite directions: more institutions encourage faculty to focus on research, obtaining grants, and publishing, while accreditation agencies, policy-makers, and students themselves emphasize the need for greater attention to the quality of teaching and learning. Now the author has updated his bestselling classic, providing busy faculty with invaluable conceptual and procedural tools for instructional design. Step by step, Fink shows how to use a taxonomy of significant learning and systematically combine the best research-based practices for learning-centered teaching with a teaching strategy in a way that results in powerful learning experiences. This edition addresses new research on how people learn, active learning, and student engagement; includes illustrative examples from online teaching; and reports on the effectiveness of Finks time-tested model. Fink also explores recent changes in higher education nationally and internationally and offers more proven strategies for dealing with student resistance to innovative teaching. Tapping into the knowledge, tools, and strategies in Creating Significant Learning Experiences empowers educators to creatively design courses that will result in significant learning for their students. "As thought-provoking and inspiring today as it was when it was first published, it is a must for anyone serious about creating courses that challenge students to learn deeply." -- Elizabeth F. Barkley , author, Student Engagement Techniques Author Biography L. Dee Fink has been an instructional consultant for more than thirty years. A former president of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD), he consults on the topics of faculty development and integrated course design at two- and four-year colleges and accrediting associations around the world. Table of Contents Note to Updated Edition vii Preface xi Acknowledgments xv The Author xvii 1 Creating Significant Learning Experiences: The Key to Quality in Educational Programs 1 2 A Taxonomy of Significant Learning 31 3 Designing Significant Learning Experiences I: Getting Started 67 4 Designing Significant Learning Experiences II: Shaping the Learning Experience 113 5 Changing the Way We Teach 173 6 Better Organizational Support for Faculty 221 7 The Human Significance of Good Teaching and Learning 273 Appendix A Planning Your Course: A Decision Guide 293 Appendix B Suggested Readings 303 References 309 Index 317 Long Description "Dee Fink challenges our conventional assumptions and practices and offers an insightful approach to expanding our learning goals, making higher education more meaningful. This is a gem of a book that every college teacher should read." -- Ken Bain , author, What the Best College Students Do Since the original publication of L. Dee Finks Creating Significant Learning Experiences , higher education has continued to move in two opposite directions: more institutions encourage faculty to focus on research, obtaining grants, and publishing, while accreditation agencies, policy-makers, and students themselves emphasize the need for greater attention to the quality of teaching and learning. Now the author has updated his bestselling classic, providing busy faculty with invaluable conceptual and procedural tools for instructional design. Step by step, Fink shows how to use a taxonomy of significant learning and systematically combine the best research-based practices for learning-centered teaching with a teaching strategy in a way that results in powerful learning experiences. This edition addresses new research on how people learn, active learning, and student engagement; includes illustrative examples from online teaching; and reports on the effectiveness of Finks time-tested model. Fink also explores recent changes in higher education nationally and internationally and offers more proven strategies for dealing with student resistance to innovative teaching. Tapping into the knowledge, tools, and strategies in Creating Significant Learning Experiences empowers educators to creatively design courses that will result in significant learning for their students. "As thought-provoking and inspiring today as it was when it was first published, it is a must for anyone serious about creating courses that challenge students to learn deeply." -- Elizabeth F. Barkley , author, Student Engagement Techniques Details ISBN1118124251 Author L. Dee Fink Short Title CREATING SIGNIFICANT LEARNING Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1118124251 ISBN-13 9781118124253 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1940 Affiliation Univ. of Oklahoma Year 2013 Subtitle An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses Pages 352 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 378.199 Series Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education UK Release Date 2013-10-04 NZ Release Date 2013-08-26 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description Revised and Updated Publication Date 2013-10-04 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Replaces 9780787960551 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2013-10-04 AU Release Date 2013-08-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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