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Creating Significant Learning Experiences (03 Edition)by L. Dee Fink
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Dee Fink poses a fundamental question for all teachers: "How can I create courses that will provide significant learning experiences for my students?" In the process of addressing this question, he urges teachers to shift from a content-centered approach to a learning-centered approach that asks "What kinds of learning will be significant for students, and how can I create a course that will result in that kind of learning?" Fink provides several conceptual and procedural tools that will be invaluable for all teachers when designing instruction. He takes important existing ideas in the literature on college teaching (active learning, educative assessment), adds some new ideas (a taxonomy of significant learning, the concept of a teaching strategy), and shows how to systematically combine these in a way that results in powerful learning experiences for students. Acquiring a deeper understanding of the design process will empower teachers to creatively design courses for significant learning in a variety of situations. Book News Annotation:Offering methods for improving teaching practices in higher
education, Fink challenges educators to shift from the
content-oriented "information dump" approach toward one that is
learning-centered. Fink outlines his taxonomy of significant learning
and shows how to combine new and traditional techniques to create
powerful learning experiences. Fink, an instructional consultant, is
president of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD)
Network in Higher Education.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"This book…inspires faculty members to undertake a new direction in college teaching." (Exchanges, 6/28/2004) "Overall, this is an exciting and important book. This is a five star book." (Teachers College Record, August 6, 2003) "Fink's book is full of excellent suggestions." (Community College Week, September 1, 2003) Synopsis:Fink provides several conceptual and procedural tools that will be invaluable for all teachers when designing instruction. He takes important existing ideas in the literature on college teaching (active learning, educative assessment), adds some new ideas (a taxonomy of significant learning, the concept of a teaching strategy), and shows how to systematically combine these in a way that results in powerful learning experiences for students. Acquiring a deeper understanding of the design process will empower teachers to creatively design courses for significant learning in a variety of situations. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-285) and index.
About the AuthorL. Dee Fink has worked as an instructional consultant with college teachers for over twenty-five years and founded the Instructional Development Program at the University of Oklahoma in 1979. In 2002 he was elected president of the largest faculty development organization in North America, the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network in Higher Education. Table of ContentsPreface. The Author. 1. Creating Significant Learning Experiences. 2. A Taxonomy of Significant Learning. 3. Designing Significant Learning Experiences I: Getting Started. 4. Designing Significant Learning Experiences II: Shaping the Learning Experience. 5. Changing the Way We Teach. 6. Better Organizational Support for Faculty. 7. The Human Significance of Good Teaching and Learning. Appendix A: Planning Your Course: A Decision Guide. Appendix B: Suggested Readings. References. Index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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