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Revolutionize your teaching approach with 'Syllabus' by William Germano and Kit Nicholls, a groundbreaking guide that redefines the foundational course document. Published in 2022 by Princeton University Press, this brand new trade paperback (ISBN: 9780691192215) delves into the intricacies of creating an effective syllabus that not only outlines readings, problem sets, and case studies but also enriches the learning experience for students. The authors challenge conventional methods by urging educators to design courses around desired student outcomes, thus fostering a more engaging and collaborative classroom environment. With fresh insights into 'coursetime,' this essential resource emphasizes the importance of balancing structure and spontaneity in learning. Discover well-tested teaching strategies that adapt across disciplines and transform your classroom into a thriving learning community. Perfect for educators seeking innovative teaching methods and those focused on student-centered learning, 'Syllabus' is a must-have for anyone committed to academic success. Remember, shipping for this item is free, so please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691192215
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Generations of teachers have built their classes around the course syllabus, a semester-long contract that spells out what each class meeting will focus on (readings, problem sets, case studies, experiments), and what the student has to turn in by a given date. But what does that way of thinking about the syllabus leave out — about our teaching and, more importantly, about our students' learning?
In Syllabus, William Germano and Kit Nicholls take a fresh look at this essential but almost invisible bureaucratic document and use it as a starting point for rethinking what students — and teachers — do. What if a teacher built a semester's worth of teaching and learning backward—starting from what students need to learn to do by the end of the term, and only then selecting and arranging the material students need to study?
Thinking through the lived moments of classroom engagement — what the authors call 'coursetime' — becomes a way of striking a balance between improv and order. With fresh insights and concrete suggestions, Syllabus shifts the focus away from the teacher to the work and growth of students, moving the classroom closer to the genuinely collaborative learning community we all want to create.
'An inspiring exhortation to make the standard college syllabus work harder and better...A thoughtful, provocative collection of well-tested teaching strategies and philosophies that work across the curriculum.' — Kirkus reviews, starred review
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691192215
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Generations of teachers have built their classes around the course syllabus, a semester-long contract that spells out what each class meeting will focus on (readings, problem sets, case studies, experiments), and what the student has to turn in by a given date. But what does that way of thinking about the syllabus leave out — about our teaching and, more importantly, about our students' learning?
In Syllabus, William Germano and Kit Nicholls take a fresh look at this essential but almost invisible bureaucratic document and use it as a starting point for rethinking what students — and teachers — do. What if a teacher built a semester's worth of teaching and learning backward—starting from what students need to learn to do by the end of the term, and only then selecting and arranging the material students need to study?
Thinking through the lived moments of classroom engagement — what the authors call 'coursetime' — becomes a way of striking a balance between improv and order. With fresh insights and concrete suggestions, Syllabus shifts the focus away from the teacher to the work and growth of students, moving the classroom closer to the genuinely collaborative learning community we all want to create.
'An inspiring exhortation to make the standard college syllabus work harder and better...A thoughtful, provocative collection of well-tested teaching strategies and philosophies that work across the curriculum.' — Kirkus reviews, starred review