Stylus Publishing (VA) Designing Effective Teaching and Significant Learning

Review Designing EffectiveTeaching and Significant Learning is a uniquely comprehensive resource forpost-secondary instructors. Building on a tried and true course design process, the authors augment their step-by-step guide with examples and in-depth explorationsof important topics. I expect that this volume will help guide faculty from thefirst course they teach through ongoing growth and development across theircareers.--Cassandra Horii, Founding Director "Center for Teaching, Learning, and Outreach, California Institute of Technology""Designing Effective Teachingand Significant Learning builds upon the work of Dee Fink by providingpragmatic advice to post-secondary faculty in the design of traditional, blended, and online courses. The book covers a broad range of topics, frombasics in preparing or designing a course to more advanced concepts such asmaking courses accessible and assessing a program or institution. I found thechapter 'Communicating in Your Course' helpful in developing workshops forfaculty on student engagement in online courses.--Martin Springborg, Director of Teaching and Learning "Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College""I am abeliever that building oneself as an educator goes beyond the academicenvironments. While reading DesigningEffective Teaching and Significant Learning I could identify countlessapplicable connections with my leadership work as an engineering manager for acreative software company. This book comes at a pivotal moment in the evolutionof learning: We have access to more information than ever, and technology israpidly evolving. This means we need to be more strategic about what we learnand how transferable that is to the next task/job/industry. This book is aninvitation to reflect on our methods as educators as well as a practical guidenot only for faculty members but for industry leaders on how to successfullyprepare individuals for a future where their contributions are rewarding andimpactful." --Manuel Castellanos Raboso, Engineering Manager "Adobe, Inc.""Thisbook combines an action-oriented guide to effective teaching with a reflectiveworkshop on significant learning. The authors blend personal stories, practicaltechniques, critical questions, and deep wisdom in ways that will resonate withbusy faculty. I particularly appreciate the reminder to pay close attention tothe students in our classes because, in the end, their learning is what makesour teaching meaningful."--Peter Felten, Executive Director "Center for Engaged Learning, Elon University"Smartly anchored in DeeFink's seminal work, Creating Significant Learning Experiences, thiscourse design book extends the framework into topics typically not included inthis type of book--instructional software, LMS usage, cognitive science, course assessmentrubrics, and program and institutional evaluation--in addition to the subjectsyou'd expect. It features plentiful examples, relatable cases, and, for eachchapter, opening points-to-ponder and summary action checklists. It paysparticular attention to the needs of community college faculty.--Linda B. Nilson, Director Emerita "Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, Clemson University"This book is a greatresource for Higher Education instructors willing to challenge theirtraditional strategies and practices... It promotes self-reflection on currentteaching approaches, and helps faculty understand, through illustrativeexamples, how the adoption of integrative strategies leads to significantlearning experiences. In parallel, the reader is guided smoothly through themajor steps of integrated course design: from using the taxonomy forsignificant learning to assessing and reflecting on the teaching and learningprocedure, passing by defining and aligning the course outcomes with thelearning and assessment activities, communicating effectively, making thecourse accessible and integrating learning technologies. It is undeniably aninspirational and enlightenin