
College
We Make the Road by Walking
Margit Misangyi Watts(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 28. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-13-119632-2 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in First Year Experience, College Orientation, and College Success.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -Lao-tzu
Taking a personal approach to learning, College: We Make the Road by Walking, 2nd Edition encourages readers to examine their own story-their background, learning styles, knowledge base and values-and how it can contribute to their future learning experiences and the entire learning community. A truly unique freshman experience text, it is organized in a four part format, offers journeys in self-exploration, knowledge, research, and contribution, and emphasizes information literacy throughout. Filled with scholarly readings, journal activities, writing assignments and more, it emphasizes the progressive nature of learning and the personal responsibility one has to make it meaningful and significant.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -Lao-tzu
Taking a personal approach to learning, College: We Make the Road by Walking, 2nd Edition encourages readers to examine their own story-their background, learning styles, knowledge base and values-and how it can contribute to their future learning experiences and the entire learning community. A truly unique freshman experience text, it is organized in a four part format, offers journeys in self-exploration, knowledge, research, and contribution, and emphasizes information literacy throughout. Filled with scholarly readings, journal activities, writing assignments and more, it emphasizes the progressive nature of learning and the personal responsibility one has to make it meaningful and significant.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-13-119632-2 (9780131196322)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Making the Road
Beginning the Walk
Why This Approach?
Structure of the Book
Contents of the Book
GUIDE TO THE BOOK
Map of the Book
Journal Writing
Concept Mapping
FIRST JOURNEY-WHO AM I?
1. Being Educated
2. Learning
3. Values and Perspectives
4. Telling Your Story
SECOND JOURNEY-FROM INFORMATION TO KNOWLEDGE
5. Internal Influences: How Do I Know Anything?
6. External Influences: What IS Real? What Is True?
7. How Does Information Become Knowledge?
THIRD JOURNEY-THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH
8. Understanding Scholarly Conversations
9. I Wonder If...Doing Research
FOURTH JOURNEY-EXPANDING THE ROAD
10. Reaching Out: Beyond the Classroom
11. Reaching In: Reflection
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
Making the Road
Beginning the Walk
Why This Approach?
Structure of the Book
Contents of the Book
GUIDE TO THE BOOK
Map of the Book
Journal Writing
Concept Mapping
FIRST JOURNEY-WHO AM I?
1. Being Educated
2. Learning
3. Values and Perspectives
4. Telling Your Story
SECOND JOURNEY-FROM INFORMATION TO KNOWLEDGE
5. Internal Influences: How Do I Know Anything?
6. External Influences: What IS Real? What Is True?
7. How Does Information Become Knowledge?
THIRD JOURNEY-THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH
8. Understanding Scholarly Conversations
9. I Wonder If...Doing Research
FOURTH JOURNEY-EXPANDING THE ROAD
10. Reaching Out: Beyond the Classroom
11. Reaching In: Reflection
INDEX