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Student engagement techniques : a handbook for college faculty / Elizabeth F. Barkley.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Jossey-Bass higher and adult education seriesPublication details: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2010.Description: xv, 398 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9780470281918 (pbk.)
  • 047028191X (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 378.1/25 22
LOC classification:
  • LB2342.92 .B34 2010
Contents:
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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Includes bibliographical references (p. 379-389) and index.

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.