Teaching and Learning the West Point Way: Educating the Next Generation of Leaders

Teaching and Learning the West Point Way is a compilation of effective teaching and learning practices from the United States Military Academy at West Point, including case studies, strategies, and assignments. It offers valuable insights for faculty and administrators in educational institutions and military academies, appealing to those interested in course creation and syllabus design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 334 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Teaching and Learning the West Point Way is a comprehensive guide to the best teaching and learning practices from one of the most renowned and esteemed undergraduate teaching and learning environments in America – the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, USA. This book, drawing on the diverse academic curriculum followed by students at West Point, encompassing military leadership, character development, and competitive athletics, presents proven and effective undergraduate pedagogy across various academic disciplines. Included are case studies, strategies, techniques, empirical teaching and learning research results, syllabi, and assignments developed and deployed by West Point faculty, which faculty in other higher education institutions can adapt and apply to their own programs and courses. An accompanying companion website offers additional syllabi, course guides, lesson plans, PowerPoint activities, and lecture slides, as well as videos featuring the editors and authors discussing how key concepts in their chapters can be applied in diverse teaching and learning contexts.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the programs and practices within one of the world's premier leadership development and educational institutions. It is designed to appeal to both new and experienced faculty and administrators who are interested in course creation and syllabus design across a wide range of disciplines in educational institutions and military academies worldwide. By exploring the insights and strategies shared in this book, educators can enhance their teaching and learning approaches, fostering the development of exceptional leaders and scholars.

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 173 x 245 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367685867