Institutional Change from Within
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Published on 26. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-4758-3598-4 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers real-life depictions of how colleges and universities are remaking their Teaching & Learningpractices by confronting complacency and building new kinds of futuristic and humanistic programs and practices. Chapter authors present dynamic case studies from 5 institutions in 5 states along with touching interviews that provide insights about being a change agent and impacting institutional change. Probing questions are offered to readers along with a unique worksheet designed to intentionally promote new light bulb moments at one's own college/university. This book offers thought-provoking and instructive insights into the personalities and policies that enhance, or detract from, institutional evolution and provides practical insights into key levers for targeted, transformational growth. Each case study includes information about the Background for the Change Initiative, the Change Initiative Itself, Challenges & Successes, and Lessons Learned.
Reviews / Votes
An excellent collection of essays about the challenges facing higher education and innovative responses. An inspiring read. -- Yong Zhao Ph.D., University of Kansas David Siverberg's stories in his series "Changing the Light Bulb" are entertaining, informative, and deeply insightful tools for renewal in higher education. Everyone who wants to initiate change, navigate the treacherous landscape of institutional transformation, or figure out who to enlist as a partner will find a concrete "next step" that has worked in other contexts. There is something universal about the journey from conviction to self-doubt to success that shines through in each of the essays. For many of the authors, it was an affecting exercise, and the open-ended Q&A that accompanies every chapter explores the personal growth that comes with this kind of self-reflection. These volumes should have a place on your bookshelf. -- Richard A. DeMillo, Executive Director of C21U, Georgia Tech; author, "Abelard to Apple: The Fate of American Colleges and Universities" and "Revolution in Higher Education: How a Small Band of Innovators will Make College Accessible and Affordable"More details
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
178 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-3598-4 (9781475835984)
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Person
Dr. David Silverberg is Director of the Telego Center for Educational Improvement at Ashland University in Ohio. He received his doctorate in Educational Administration, Leadership, and Policy from Pepperdine University (CA) and has served the field of Education as a professor, administrator, teacher, and consultant.
Content
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Light Bulb Motif
Chapter 1: Improving Instruction when Transitioning to Online Service Models: Opportunities, Challenges, Complexities
Brad Cawn, Roosevelt University (IL)
Chapter 2: Preparing Metacognative Educational Leaders
Heather Donnelly and Dr. Jeff Linn, SUNY, The College at Brockport (NY)
Chapter 3: Aligning Assessment and Instruction
Dr. Imani Akin and Dr. Crystal Neumann, American College of Education (IN)
Chapter 4: Lightbulb in American Education: Catalyzed Change to Encourage Student Persistence in STEM
Dr. Nancy Kaufmann, Dr. Sarah Grubb, and Dr. Marcie Warner, University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Chapter 5: Issues, Obstacles, and Challenges of Systematic Change in Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Jennifer G. Beasley and Dr. Derrick Mears, University of Arkansas (AR)
Conclusion
Appendix: Light Bulb Moment Worksheet
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Light Bulb Motif
Chapter 1: Improving Instruction when Transitioning to Online Service Models: Opportunities, Challenges, Complexities
Brad Cawn, Roosevelt University (IL)
Chapter 2: Preparing Metacognative Educational Leaders
Heather Donnelly and Dr. Jeff Linn, SUNY, The College at Brockport (NY)
Chapter 3: Aligning Assessment and Instruction
Dr. Imani Akin and Dr. Crystal Neumann, American College of Education (IN)
Chapter 4: Lightbulb in American Education: Catalyzed Change to Encourage Student Persistence in STEM
Dr. Nancy Kaufmann, Dr. Sarah Grubb, and Dr. Marcie Warner, University of Pittsburgh (PA)
Chapter 5: Issues, Obstacles, and Challenges of Systematic Change in Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Jennifer G. Beasley and Dr. Derrick Mears, University of Arkansas (AR)
Conclusion
Appendix: Light Bulb Moment Worksheet