Teaching and Learning in College Introductory Religion CoursesISBN: 978-1-4051-5842-8
Paperback
272 pages
November 2007, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: Hardcover
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From public to private, non-sectarian to faith-based institutions,
this book describes the best ways to teach introductory courses in
theology and religion. The author's research data from 533
introductory courses yields concrete, useful information about
student goals, student learning, and effective pedagogical methods.
- Offers practical, realistic, research-based guidance for
faculty and graduate students, incorporating the practices of
highly-effective teachers
- Looks at key topics, such as how to establish and communicate
with students about learning goals, what kinds of student
development to expect, how to construct effective assignments, how
to manage the paper load, and how to ensure that students are
prepared for class
- Includes case studies of theology and religious studies courses at various institutions both public and private, including large and small classes, in subjects as diverse as World Religions, Introduction to Religion, Bible, and Theology.