Doing Research to Improve Teaching and Learning: A Guide for College and University Faculty

ISBN-13: 9780367902575 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 342 str.

Kimberly M. Williams

Opis

In this rapidly changing teaching and learning environment, one of the most promising ways for faculty at institutions of higher education to improve their teaching is to capitalize upon their skills as researchers. This book is a step-by-step guide for doing research to inform and improve teaching and learning.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  Step 1: Study History and Understand Your Historical Context  2. Understanding the Historical Context of Higher Education  3. Learn about Your Current Climate and How your Course(s) Fit  Step 2: Set Goals and Hypotheses for Student Learning  4. Using Assessment Data as Research Evidence to Improve Teaching and Learning  Step 3: Know and Use Your Best Methodological Options and What Does Your Data Tell You?  5. Qualitative Research Methods in Teaching and Learning  6. Quantitative Research Methods in Teaching and Learning  7. Mixed Methods and Triangulation of Evidence  8. Case Studies and Pilot Studies  Step 4: Reflect and Close the Loop  9. Reflective Collaborative Research Working Groups to Close the Loop and Continue the Process  10. Conclusions: So What and Now What?

O autorze

Kimberly M. Williams is an Independent Educational Consultant.