Teaching and Learning in College Introductory Religion Courses
Barbara E. Walvoord
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Description for Teaching and Learning in College Introductory Religion Courses
Paperback. From public to private, non-sectarian to faith-based institutions, this book describes the best ways to teach introductory courses in theology and religion. The author's research data from 533 introductory courses yields concrete, useful information about student goals, student learning, and effective pedagogical methods. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white tables. BIC Classification: HR; JNM; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 392.
From public to private, non-sectarian to faith-based institutions, this book describes the best ways to teach introductory courses in theology and religion.
The author's research data from 533 introductory courses yields concrete, useful information about student goals, student learning, and effective pedagogical methods.
- Offers practical, realistic, research-based guidance for faculty and graduate students, incorporating the practices of highly-effective teachers
- Looks at key topics, such as how to establish and communicate with students about learning goals, what kinds of student development to expect, how to construct effective assignments, how to manage the paper load, and how to ensure that students are prepared ... Read more
- Includes case studies of theology and religious studies courses at various institutions both public and private, including large and small classes, in subjects as diverse as World Religions, Introduction to Religion, Bible, and Theology.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405158428
SKU
V9781405158428
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99-1
About Barbara E. Walvoord
Barbara Walvoord is Professor Emerita at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. She founded and directed teaching and learning centers at Notre Dame and at three other institutions, including public and private. She has consulted and led workshops on teaching and learning at more than 300 institutions of higher education and at dozens of national conferences. Her publications include Academic ... Read more
Reviews for Teaching and Learning in College Introductory Religion Courses
“Instructive, inspiring, practical. This is scholarship of teaching at its best – careful analyses of students’ and teachers’ goals and evaluations along with detailed case studies of effective teaching. Every teacher can learn from this book how to become a better teacher.” Raymond Brady Williams, Wabash College