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Idea-based learning : a course design process to promote conceptual understanding / Edmund J. Hansen

Author
Hansen, Edmund, 1952-
Published
Sterling, Va. : Stylus, 2011.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 209 pages) : illustrations
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Language Note
English.
Contents
Cover; CONTENTS; LIST OF FIGURES; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; 1. PRACTICAL BENEFITS OF COURSE DESIGN; Faculty Stressors in Teaching; Lack of Students' Intellectual Curiosity; Students' Academic Underpreparedness; Fear of Antagonizing Students; Time Spent on Grading Papers; The Addition of New Teaching Roles; Benefits From Idea-Based Course Design; Focus on the Big Picture Gives Direction and Reduces Information Overload; Detailed Criteria for Quality Performance Are Defined Up Front; Ample Practice Opportunities for Key Skills Are Built Into the Design.
Summary
Synthesizing the best current thinking about learning, course design, and promoting student achievement, this is a guide to developing college instruction that has clear purpose, is well integrated into the curriculum, and improves student learning in predictable and measurable ways. The process involves developing a transparent course blueprint, focused on a limited number of key concepts and ideas, related tasks, and corresponding performance criteria; as well as on frequent practice opportunities, and early identification of potential learning barriers. Idea-based Learning takes as its poin.
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ISBN
9781579226152 (electronic bk.)
1579226159 (electronic bk.)
9781579226138
1579226132
9781579226145
1579226140
1579226159 (library networkable e-edition)
9781579226169 (consumer e-edition)
1579226167 (consumer e-edition)
1000973824
9781000973822
1003445209
9781003445203
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Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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