Improving Classroom Engagement and International Development Programs: International Perspectives on Humanizing Higher Education

ISBN-13: 9781839094736 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 256 str.

USA) Patrick Blessinger (St. John’s University; Afghan Enakshi Sengupta (Independent Researcher and Scholar; South Africa) Mandla Makhanya (University of South Africa

Opis

Educational pedagogy refers to student-centered learning that provides meaningful engagement to directly enhance critical thinking and creativity. This edited collection equips readers to understand and implement impactful creative teaching and learning methods designed to act as a catalyst to improve the learning experiences of students. Diving into various case studies and interventions that have put innovative techniques into action, this book analyses how teaching-learning methods and student engagement can be significantly improved. The authors demonstrate that education does not only mean teaching, learning and research, but should also consider the emotional connection, commitment, and dialogical process between the faculty and students. Ultimately, the volume concludes that it is the responsibility of faculty members to create an environment that provides students with tools that are socially engaging, interactive and meaningful. Readers will come away from this book with the critical knowledge and pathway to action required to make this happen.