Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Learning-Centered University by Steven Mintz "This work discusses how colleges are failing students and how we can address this issue"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An essential guide to transforming the college experience for student success. In The Learning-Centered University, renowned historian Steven Mintz unveils a comprehensive blueprint for addressing the critical issues of stagnating incomes and productivity, persistent wealth inequalities, and political polarization plaguing colleges and universities today. With practical strategies and a deep understanding of the history and future of higher education, Mintz outlines how we can transform higher education to promote access, affordability, degree attainment, and equity. Mintz provides a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing higher education, from the growing disparities in resources and facilities to the need for a more holistic approach to students development. He offers actionable solutions to create a more interactive, engaging, and skills-focused learning environment. From seamless community college transfers to embedding career preparation throughout the undergraduate experience, Mintz steers institutions toward a future that embraces innovation and student success. This essential guide also explores the transformative potential of technology in education, the importance of equity and student support services, and the future of the humanities. Drawing on his vast teaching experience and expertise in student success, Mintz provides practical insights and strategies for driving academic innovation and overcoming resistance to change. The Learning-Centered University is an invaluable resource for educators, administrators, and policy makers who are dedicated to offering a more equitable, accessible, and impactful learning experience for all students. Author Biography Steven Mintz (AUSTIN, TX) is a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin and was formerly the founding director of the University of Texas Systems Institute for Transformational Learning. He is the author of The Prime of Life: A History of Modern Adulthood. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Higher Educations Post-pandemic FutureChapter 1. Higher Educations Perfect Storm Chapter 2. The Challenges AheadChapter 3. The Shifting Higher Education LandscapeChapter 4. Lessons from the History of American Higher EducationChapter 5. A Learner- and Learning-Centered Vision for the Future of Higher EducationChapter 6. Thinking outside the BoxChapter 7. From Teaching to LearningChapter 8. Enhancing Teaching and Learning with TechnologyChapter 9. Rethinking AssessmentChapter 10. Helping Students Become Better WritersChapter 11. Standing Up for EquityChapter 12. Supporting Student Success at ScaleChapter 13. Campus Flash PointsChapter 14. The Future of the HumanitiesChapter 15. How Innovation HappensEpilogueAppendixes1. Insights from the Science of Learning2. The Lexicon of Academic Innovation3. Next-Generation Pedagogies4. Technology-Enhanced Active Learning Tools5. Strategies for Enhancing Equity and Student SuccessNotesIndex Promotional An essential guide to transforming the college experience for student success. Details ISBN1421448025 Author Steven Mintz Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781421448022 Format Hardcover Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle Making College a More Developmental, Transformational, and Equitable Experience Country of Publication United States DEWEY 378.73 Language English ISBN-10 1421448025 UK Release Date 2024-03-26 Pages 360 Place of Publication Baltimore, MD AU Release Date 2024-01-29 Alternative 9781421448039 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2024-01-30 US Release Date 2024-01-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161821147;
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