Developing learner-centered teaching : a practical guide for faculty / Phyllis Blumberg ; foreword by Maryellen Weimer.

Author/creator Blumberg, Phyllis, 1933-
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©2009.
Descriptionxxix, 314 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Subjects
College teaching.
Student-centered learning.

SeriesJossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. ^A439142
Contents Foreword / Maryellen Weimer -- Transforming teaching to be more learner-centered -- Introduction -- Understanding the rubrics -- Tools for facilitating change and assessment -- The five dimensions of learner-centered teaching -- The function of content -- The role of the instructor -- The responsibility for learning -- The purposes and processes of assessment -- The balance of power -- Discussion and conclusion -- Can all courses be learner-centered? -- Strategies for overcoming obstacles and resistance -- Conclusions -- Appendix A : glossary of terms -- Appendix B : rubrics, planning for transformation exercise, and the documentation to support the selected status form -- Appendix C : development of the rubrics.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 263-269) and index.
LCCN 2008027546
ISBN9780787996888 (pbk.)
ISBN0787996882 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2331 .B55 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold