Making Learning Happen: Five Shifts Toward Student-Focused Education

By Shyam Sharma

This book is a valuable resource for educators seeking to shift toward a more student-centered, student-engaged education. Drawing on the author's own experiences and research, the book provides practical strategies ranging from making class meetings more student-focused to engaging diverse stakeholders. The book translates teaching methods and strategies into concrete, actionable forms that are also meant to help students not only succeed but also prepare for successful careers. While recognizing the challenges faced in different educational contexts, the handbook encourages teachers to start small and help to shift their educational institutions and culture. With its practical approach and adaptable strategies, this is a must-use book for educators around the world.

Shyam Sharma, Associate Professor, Stony Brook University, New York

Praise for this book

"With a wealth of practical strategies, Dr. Sharma equips educators to create dynamic and engaging class meetings. The work diversifies assessments, and supports disciplinary identities among students. This book is a must-read for educators committed to promoting student-centered education and driving meaningful cultural change."

Adele Newson-Horst, Professor of English, Morgan State University, USA

This book is an absolute gem for educators seeking transformation in their classrooms. It offers a wealth of practical strategies that ignite students' intellectual growth. With the focus on active student engagement, this resource paves the way for students on a meaningful journey from knowledge to skill development, equipping them for success in their future careers. Dewi Andriani, Institute of Modern Languages- University of Queensland, Australia

Teaching has always been a defining characteristic of the academic profession. However, the ascendancy of the position of research has made teaching a somewhat less central activity in higher education today. It is no exaggeration that teaching quality is a risk factor in the management of modern universities. It is thus highly applaudable to have such an excellent scholarship for teaching and learning exemplified in this excellent book.
Wei Liu, Scholar Administrator in Higher Education Leadership Development, University of Alberta, Canada

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1957480262
• ISBN13: 9781957480268
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Star Scholars
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"