Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning - A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, Enjoyable College

For busy college faculty who want to catch up on the latest developments in teaching and learning, this book offers an accessible guide to seven key evidence-based strategies for effective instruction.

List of contents

Part 1: Introduction Using Seven Ways of Learning for College Teaching Part 2: The Seven Ways of Learning 1. Building Skills: Behavioral Learning 2. Acquiring Knowledge: Cognitive Learning 3. Developing Critical, Creative, and Dialogical Thinking: Learning through Inquiry 4. Cultivating Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Abilities: Learning with Mental Models 5. Exploring Attitudes, Feelings, and Perspectives: Learning through Groups and Teams 6. Practicing Professional Judgment: Learning through Virtual Realities 7. Reflecting on Experience: Experiential Learning Part 3: Conclusion More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable Teaching

About the author

Bridget D. Arend is Associate Director of Teaching and Learning at Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA. She teaches, consults, speaks, and conducts scholarship about learning theory, college teaching, learning organizations, and critical reflection.
James R. Davis is Professor and Dean Emeritus at the University of Denver, USA. He is the author of eight academic books on college teaching, training, interdisciplinary courses, and leadership, and has written three novels in retirement.

Product details

• Authors: Bridget D. Arend, Bridget D. Davis Arend, Davis James R.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 24.07.2025
• EAN: 9781032937557
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3293755-7
• No. of pages: 238
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Classroom Management, EDUCATION / Curricula, EDUCATION / Evaluation & Assessment, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, EDUCATION / Teaching / General, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher