Learning communities : reforming undergraduate education / Barbara Leigh Smith [and others].

Other author Smith, Barbara Leigh.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©2004.
Descriptionxvi, 400 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
College teaching--United States.
Group work in education--United States.
Interdisciplinary approach in education--United States.
Education, Higher--Curricula. --United States.

SeriesJossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series. ^A439142
Contents Learning communities and undergraduate education reform -- Learning community history : education for what? education for whom? -- Learning community curricular structures -- Core practices in learning communities -- General education, the first year of college, and learning communities -- Success for all : learning communities in basic skills and English as a second language settings -- Information and feedback : using assessment to strengthen and sustain learning communities -- Recruiting and supporting learning community teachers -- Initiating and sustaining learning communities -- The future of learning communities.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 347-376) and index.
LCCN 2004008843
ISBN0787910368 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2331 .L392 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold