Preparing Students for Life Beyond College
A Meaning-Centered Vision for Holistic Teaching and Learning
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Higher Education
| Author: | Robert J. Nash, Jennifer J.J. Jang 張文馨 | ISBN: | 9781317600114 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | March 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert J. Nash, Jennifer J.J. Jang 張文馨 |
| ISBN: | 9781317600114 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | March 5, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
At a time when STEM research and new technologies are dominating the curricula of colleges and universities, this important book refocuses the conversation on holistic education for all students. Organized around the most important and difficult questions that students face, Preparing Students for Life Beyond College explores a vision of education that will enable students to talk about universal issues openly and honestly, preparing them for life beyond their formal education. Featuring a variety of traditional and innovative pedagogies, strategies, recommendations, and case studies, this practical resource provides student affairs practitioners and higher education faculty in a variety of disciplines with concrete approaches for developing campuses and classes that encourage critical thinking and reflection. This exciting book prepares colleges and universities to help students create meaning in their lives—no matter the discipline, campus location or delivery system.
At a time when STEM research and new technologies are dominating the curricula of colleges and universities, this important book refocuses the conversation on holistic education for all students. Organized around the most important and difficult questions that students face, Preparing Students for Life Beyond College explores a vision of education that will enable students to talk about universal issues openly and honestly, preparing them for life beyond their formal education. Featuring a variety of traditional and innovative pedagogies, strategies, recommendations, and case studies, this practical resource provides student affairs practitioners and higher education faculty in a variety of disciplines with concrete approaches for developing campuses and classes that encourage critical thinking and reflection. This exciting book prepares colleges and universities to help students create meaning in their lives—no matter the discipline, campus location or delivery system.
