Putting It All Together: Creating and Scaling Exceptional Learning

Thanks to learning science and teaching and learning professionals, we know more about how students learn experientially and collaboratively. Super Courses offer opportunities for learning in the classroom, lab, and world, and the most powerful practices and pedagogies should be embedded in program design and curriculum. Putting it All Together provides a frame for applying these practices and pedagogies, with brief chapters of selected practices applied in individual contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 188 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Thanks to the remarkable advancements in learning science and the innovative approaches of teaching and learning professionals, we have gained a profound understanding of the diverse ways in which students can acquire knowledge experientially and collaboratively. Teaching scholars have identified effective practices and pedagogies that actively engage students in collaborative learning experiences, leading to deeper learning outcomes. Ken Bain, a renowned education expert, refers to Super Courses as those that offer exceptional opportunities for learning within the classroom, laboratory, and real-world environments, where experiential learning seamlessly integrates with course content.

These fundamental course practices and pedagogies are crucial for fostering deep learning and should be incorporated into program design, both for academics and campus life, as well as the curriculum itself. Putting It All Together serves as a comprehensive framework that encompasses these pedagogies and practices, while also exploring the broader contexts in which they can be applied. The book offers over thirty concise chapters, showcasing selected practices that have been successfully implemented in various educational contexts. The authors of the book are accomplished faculty members, administrators, and staff professionals who have dedicated their careers to designing learning experiences for students.

The underlying rationale behind this book is straightforward: Embedding the most powerful practices and pedagogies within courses, programs, and the curriculum requires every professional at every institution to play a distinct but equally vital role in enhancing student learning and achieving success. By embracing these practices and fostering a collaborative learning environment, we can empower students to reach their full potential and prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 237 x 157 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475867954