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Faculty Development Workbook Creating an Innovated Learning Environment

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ISBN-10: 1418047988

ISBN-13: 9781418047986

Edition: 2007

Authors: Amy Solomon, Quantum Integrations Staff

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Module 12 suggests a variety ways to create an innovative learning environment for the adult learner. Both easy to implement and high technology ideas are discussed.Areas include creating innovative classroom facilities, conducting innovative learning activities, including more collaboration in teaching, and using instructional technology both for instruction and communication. Section 1: An Overview of Innovation in Higher Education Section 2: Innovation in Classroom Facilities Section 3: Innovation in Learning Activities Section 4: Collaborative Learning Section 5: Innovative Learning Technologies
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Book details

List price: $44.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 11/20/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Amy Solomon has been a successful program director and faculty member in career school, community college, and clinical occupational therapy settings. She is an accreditation evaluator for the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and has supervised and coached academic and clinical faculty. In addition to developing academic programs and courses, Ms. Solomon has authored, edited, and reviewed textbooks, ancillary materials, and academic reports such as self-studies and other documents. Ms. Solomon's experience contributes to a thorough understanding of curriculum, adult learners, accreditation issues, and faculty development needs.

Introduction
Overview of Innovation in Higher Education
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Meeting the Needs of Adult Learners
Creating the Learning Environment
General Strategies for Setting Up the Learning Environment
The Importance of Adult Learning Styles and Diffusion of Innovation
General Strategies for Implementing Technologies and Other Activities
Importance of Diffusion of Innovation and Learning Styles to the Instructor
General Strategies for Creating Innovative Activities
Importance of Diffusion of Innovation and Adult Learning Styles to the Student
Assessing the Learning Environment
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Developing Learning Facilities
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Designing an Effective Classroom Environment
Arranging Learning Facilities
General Strategies for Arranging Learning Facilities
Active Learning and Constructivist Learning Environments
Constructivist Learning Environments
General Strategies for Creating a Constructivist Learning Environment
Importance of Active Learning and Constructivist Learning Environments to the Instructor and Students
Challenges of Active Learning and Constructivism Learning Environment Activities
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Transformative and Cooperative Learning Activities
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Creating Transformative and Cooperative Activities
Transformative and Cooperative Learning
General Strategies for Developing Transformative Learning Activities
Cooperative Learning
General Strategies for Cooperative Learning
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Collaborative and Experiential Learning
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Designing a Collaborative and Experiential Curriculum for Adult Learners
Collaborative Learning
General Strategies for Establishing a Collaborative Learning Environment
Experiential Learning
General Strategies for Applying Concepts of the Learning Cycle
General Strategies for Experiential Learning-The Learning Environment
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Innovative Learning Technologies and Activity Assessment
Learning Objectives
Introductory Questions
Overview
Suggested General Guidelines: Using Learning Technologies to Benefit Adult Students
Learning Technologies
General Strategies for Implementing Learning Technologies
Learning Portfolios
General Strategies for Portfolio Development
Assessment of Innovative Activities
General Strategies for Assessing Innovative Activities
Learning Activities
Learning Objectives Revisited
Steps to Achieve Unmet Objectives
Summary
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio Elements
Activity Files
Instructor Improvement Plan
Professional Development Portfolio
Assessment Questions
Assessment Answer Key
References
Resources