Barkley, Elizabeth F.

Student engagement techniques : a handbook for college faculty / Elizabeth F. Barkley. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2010. - xv, 398 p. : ill ; 28 cm. - The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series . - Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. .



Pt. 1. A conceptual framework for understanding student engagement -- What does student engagement mean? -- Engagement and motivation -- Engagement and active learning -- Promoting synergy between motivation and active learning -- Additional facets to consider -- From theory to practice: teachers talk about student engagement -- Pt. 2. Tips and strategies (T/S) -- Tips and strategies for fostering motivation -- Tips and strategies for promoting active learning -- Tips and strategies for building community -- Tips and strategies for ensuring students are appropriately challenged -- Tips and strategies to promote holistic learning -- Pt. 3. Student engagement techniques (SETS) -- Knowledge, skills, recall, and understanding -- Analysis and critical thinking -- Synthesis and creative thinking -- Problem solving -- Application and performance -- Attitudes and values -- Self-awareness as learners -- Learning and study skills.

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College teaching--United States.
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