Successful science and engineering teaching in colleges and universities / Calvin S. Kalman.

Author/creator Kalman, C. S.
Format Book
Publication InfoBolton, Mass. : Anker Pub., ©2007.
Descriptionv, 164 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
Science--Study and teaching (Higher).
Engineering--Study and teaching (Higher).
Effective teaching.

Contents Introduction -- Reflective writing -- Writing-to-learn -- Constructing student knowledge -- Collaborative groups -- Selected methods for using collaborative groups -- Changing students' epistemologies -- Problem solving -- Methods of training students to solve problems -- Using the computer to aid teaching.
Summary This book offers broad, practical strategies for teaching science and engineering courses and describes how faculty can provide a learning environment that helps students comprehend the nature of science, understand science concepts, and solve problems in science courses. The student-centered approach focuses on two main themes: reflective writing and working in collaborative groups. When faculty incorporate methods into their courses that challenge their students to critically reflect, collaborate, and problem solve, students gain a better understanding of science as a connected structure of concepts rather than as a simple tool kit of assorted practices. -- Publisher's Description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 151-160) and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Kalman, C. S. (Calvin S.) Successful science and engineering teaching in colleges and universities. Bolton, Mass. : Anker Pub., c2007
LCCN 2006032608
ISBN9781933371160 (pbk.)
ISBN1933371161 (pbk.)