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Indlæser... The Undergraduate Experience: Focusing Institutions on What Matters Mostaf Peter Felten, Betsy O. Barefoot, John N. Gardner, Leo M. Lambert, Charles C. Schroeder
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. Many recent books have chronicled the shortcomings of colleges and universities and have predicted the demise of the current higher education system in America. "The Undergraduate Experience" by Peter Felten and his four co-authors is not one of those books. Instead, the authors focus on what is going well at American colleges and universities. They provide numerous examples of effective educational practices and hold up those examples as ones to be emulated. The authors identify six categories that matter to providing an effective college education. Administration, faculty, staff, and students are to focus on learning, relationships, expectations, alignment, improvement, and leadership. Specific action principles are outlined for each of the six categories and explanations and examples provided for each action. This is a hopeful book. The authors are not interested in criticizing higher education but in making it better. For those interested in doing the same, this book will provide inspiration and guidance. ( ) ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
A clear, practical framework for getting higher education back on track The Undergraduate Experience is a guide for significantly improving student learning and institutional performance in the rapidly changing world of higher education. Written by recognized experts in undergraduate education, this book encourages college and university leaders to rethink current practices that fragment the student experience, and to focus on creating powerful, integrated undergraduate learning for all students. Drawing from their own deep experience and the latest research, the authors reveal key principles that enable institutional change and enhance student outcomes in any higher education setting. Coverage includes high-impact practices for engagement, the importance of strategic leadership, the necessity of setting and maintaining high expectations, and insight on fostering excellence through systematic planning. Through its core themes and action principles, this book can be a valuable resource for faculty, staff, administrators, and governing boards at all types of postsecondary institutions. The book provides a practical framework for achieving excellence in undergraduate education by focusing on: Learning Relationships Expectations Alignment Improvement Leadership The value of an undergraduate education is under greater scrutiny than ever before, and campus leaders must be able to convey the value of their institutions to students, boards, donors, and legislators. Is a college or university degree worth the increasing cost? Are today's students academically adrift? What's the difference between a degree and an education? Responding to these questions requires focused action by individuals and institutions. The Undergraduate Experience offers practical guidance for creating and sustaining excellence in the face of disruption and change in higher education. No library descriptions found. |
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