Integrating High-Impact Educational Practices in College Classrooms

By Jennifer T. Edwards and LEAP Texas

New or seasoned faculty members are usually introduced to the assessment of learning outcomes during the first semester at their institution. The course integration and assessment of learning outcomes is sometimes a daunting task. This book is designed to help faculty members create, integrate, and assess learning activities focused on undergraduate students and learning outcomes.Chapter one, "Introduction and Overview of Learning Outcomes" focuses on the differences between the AASCU Essential Learning Outcomes, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Learning Outcomes, and the National Association of Colleges and Universities.Chapter two, "Integrating High-Impact Practices" focuses on how faculty members can easily integrate the following high-impact practices in their courses: first-year experiences, undergraduate research, service-learning and community-based learning, and internships. Chapter three, "Applying the THECB Essential Learning Outcomes" focuses on how institutions can apply social responsibility, personal responsibility, and critical thinking in their courses. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board are: critical thinking skills, communication skill, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, social responsibility, and personal responsibility.Chapter four, "Rubrics and Guides", highlights additional resources for faculty who integrate undergraduate research and other high impact practices in their classrooms. The guide is also important for student affairs professionals to integrate in their activities and programs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1973476053
• ISBN13: 9781973476054
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"