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 discusses the larger contexts within which they can be applied.

Format: Paperback / softback
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 and skills through experiential and collaborative learning. Teaching scholars have identified effective practices and pedagogies that actively engage students in collaborative endeavors, leading to deeper learning outcomes. Ken Bain, a renowned education expert, refers to these courses as "Super Courses," as they offer opportunities for learning not only within the classroom but also in real-world environments, where experiential learning seamlessly integrates with course content.

It is crucial to incorporate these fundamental course practices and pedagogies into the design of academic programs, as well as the curriculum itself. "Putting it All Together" serves as a comprehensive framework that encompasses these pedagogies and practices, while also discussing 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 creating engaging and effective learning experiences for students.

The underlying rationale behind this book is straightforward: by integrating the most powerful practices and pedagogies into courses, programs, and the curriculum, we can empower every professional at every institution to play a unique but equally vital role in enhancing student learning and achieving academic success.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475867961