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The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching supports the TRU community in reaching its goals for student engagement and pedagogical excellence and innovation. The resources found in this guide are examples of the materials that TRU's library and CELT have collected for faculty to enhance Teaching and Learning at Thompson Rivers University.

The Center and this guide focuses on resources for teaching and learning support; student engagement and retention; and innovative and blended learning support.

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Scholarship of T & L

SoTL Journals

General SoTL Journals (selected)

Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Insight: A Journal of Scholarly Teaching

International Journal for Students as Partners (IJSaP)

International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Teaching & Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal

Arts SoTL Journals (selected)

Anthropology & Education Quarterly

Arts and Humanities in Higher Education

British Journal of Educational Psychology

British Journal of Sociology of Education

Canadian Modern Language Review

Cognition and Instruction

Educational Psychologist

Journal of Environmental Education

Journal of Geography in Higher Education

Journal of Instructional Psychology

Journalism & Mass Communication Educator

Language Teaching

Modern Language Journal

Research in the Teaching of English

Sociology of Education

Teaching History

Teaching of Psychology

Teaching Sociology

The History Teacher

Business SoTL Journals (selected)

Academy of Management Learning & Education

Business Education Innovation Journal

International Review of Economics Education

Journal of Accounting Education

Journal of Economic Education

Journal of Education for Business

Journal of Management Education

Journal of Marketing Education

Nursing SoTL Journals (selected)

BMC Nursing

Health Education Research

International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship

Journal of Nursing Education

Nurse Education in Practice

Nurse Education Today

Nurse Educator

Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Social Work/Human Services SoTL Journals (selected)

Journal of Social Work Education

Social Work Education

SoTL Books and eBooks

An annotated inventory of TRU faculty publications related to teaching and learning [electronic resource] by compiled by: Ginny Ratsoy, Miranda Marini, Penny Haggarty.
Call Number: LB 2324 .A56 2014 E-book

Publication Date: 2014

This document ... is a subset of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: an inventory of TRU faculty’s publications about teaching and learning. It is also a living document that invites updating with further evidence of Thompson Rivers University’s dissemination of research on teaching and learning.
Blueprint for learning : constructing college courses to facilitate, assess, and document learning by Laurie Richlin; Shirley Ronkowski (Introduction by)
Call Number: LB 2361 .R476 2006

ISBN: 1579221424

Publication Date: 2006-06-01

Laurie Richlin's goals are to enable participants to appropriately select teaching strategies, to design and create the conditions and experiences that will enable their students to learn; and in the process to develop the scholarly scaffold to document their ongoing course design and achievements. This book familiarizes readers with course design elements; enables them to understand themselves as individuals and teachers; know their students; adapt to the learning environment; design courses that promote deep learning; and assess the impact of the teaching practices and design choices they have made.
Coming in from the Margins : faculty development's emerging organizational development role in institutional change by Connie Schroeder (Editor)
Call Number: LB 1731 .S375 2011 Print & E-book

ISBN: 9781579223625

Publication Date: 2011

Recognizing that a necessary and significant role change is underway in faculty development, this book calls for centers to merge their traditional responsibilities and services with a leadership role as organizational developers. Failing to define and outline the dimensions and expertise of this new role puts centers at risk of not only marginalization, but of dissolution. Proposing a newly defined organizational development role for academic and faculty developers, and directors of teaching and learning centers, the authors describe how significant involvement in broader institutional change initiatives is becoming a critical aspect of this work.
Communities of practice : creating learning environments for educators by Chris Kimble; Paul M. Hildreth
Call Number: LB 1707 .C654 2008

ISBN: 9781593118624

Publication Date: 2008

The aim of this set of books is to combine the best of current academic research into the use of Communities of Practice in education with "hands on" practitioner experience in order to provide teachers and academics with a convenient source of guidance and an incentive to work with and develop in their own Communities of Practice. This set of books is divided into two volumes: volume 1 deals principally with the issues found in colocated Communities of Practice, while volume 2 deal principally with distributed Communities of Practice"
Exploring more signature pedagogies : approaches to teaching disciplinary habits of mind by Nancy L. Chick (Editor); Aeron Haynie (Editor); Regan A. R. Gurung (Editor); Anthony A. Ciccone (Foreword by)
Call Number: LB 2331 .E946 2012

ISBN: 9781579224752

Publication Date: 2012

By analyzing assumptions about often unexamined teaching practices, their history, and relevance in contemporary learning contexts, this book offers teachers a fresh way to both think about their impact on students and explore more effective ways to engage students in authentic habits and practices. This companion volume to Exploring Signature Pedagogies covers disciplines not addressed in the earlier volume and further expands the scope of inquiry by interrogating the teaching methods in interdisciplinary fields and a number of professions, critically returning to Lee S. Shulman's origins of the concept of signature pedagogies. This volume also differs from the first by including authors from across the United States, as well as Ireland and Australia.
Inquiry into the college classroom : a journey toward scholarly teaching by Paul Savory; Amy Nelson Burnett; Amy Goodburn
Call Number: LB 2331 .S28 2007

ISBN: 9781933371252

Publication Date: 2007-05-04

An essential companion for university faculty interested in conducting scholarly inquiry into their classroom teaching, this practical guide presents a formal model for making visible the careful, difficult, and intentional scholarly work entailed in exploring a teaching question. As a how-to guide, this is an invaluable resource for planning and conducting classroom research formulating questions and hypotheses, defining a data collection methodology, collecting data, measuring the impact, and documenting the results.
Instructional design : case studies in communities of practice by Michael J. Keppell
Call Number: LB 1028.38 .I557 2007

ISBN: 159904322X

Publication Date: 2007

Instructional designers hold the responsibility of selecting, sequencing, synthesizing, and summarizing unfamiliar content to subject matter experts. To successfully achieve legitimate participation in communities of practice, instructional designers need to utilize a number of communication strategies to optimize the interaction with the subject matter expert.Instructional Design: Case Studies in Communities of Practice documents real-world experiences of instructional designers and staff developers who work in communities of practice. Instructional Design: Case Studies in Communities of Practice explains the strategies and heuristics used by instructional designers when working in different settings, articulates the sophistication of communication strategies when working with subject matter experts, and provides insight into the range of knowledge, skills, and personal characteristics required to complete the tasks expected of them.
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in and Across the Disciplines by Kathleen McKinney
Call Number: LA 227.4 .S36 2013

ISBN: 9780253006752

Publication Date: 2013

The scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) began primarily as a discipline-based movement, committed to exploring the signature pedagogical and learning styles of each discipline within higher education, with little exchange across disciplines. As the field has developed, new questions have arisen concerning cross-disciplinary comparison and learning in multidisciplinary settings This volume by a stellar group of experts provides a state-of-the-field review of recent SoTL scholarship within a range of disciplines and offers a stimulating discussion of critical issues related to interdisciplinarity in teaching, learning, and SoTL research.
The scholarship of teaching and learning reconsidered : institutional integration and impact by Pat Hutchings; Mary Taylor Huber; Anthony Ciccone
Call Number: LB 2331 .H88 2011

ISBN: 9780470599082

Publication Date: 2011

Drawing on the experience with the individuals, campuses, and professional associations associated with the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and the Institutional Leadership Program, this important resource examines four critical areas where engagement with the scholarship of teaching and learning can have a significant effect. This book is intended for a broad audience of campus leaders, faculty, and people in foundations and other education associations with an interest in supporting new directions in teaching and learning.

CELT Resources

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Blended Learning Resources

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Use the following terms in a subject search to find related items in the library catalogue.

Subject headings to explore:

Blended learning
Education, Higher--Computer-assisted instruction
Internet in higher education

Resources from the Library Catalogue

Curriculum partner : redefining the role of the library media specialist by Carol A. Kearney
Call Number: Z 675 .S3 K42 2000 E-book

ISBN: 0313310254

Publication Date: 2000

School library media specialists will find this book invaluable, helping them fulfill their role as curriculum partner with teachers and administrators in the collaborative development, implementation, and assessment of the instructional program. Current theory and research, the practical experiences of over 40 library media specialists, and step-by-step instructions will assist both the new and experienced school library media specialist to function as a full curriculum partner in the 21st century.

E-Learning and Open Learning Resources from the Library Catalogue

Teaching in blended learning environments : creating and sustaining communities of inquiry by Vaughan, Norman D
Call Number: LB2395.7 E-book

ISBN: 9781927356487

Publication Date: 2013
How to design and teach a hybrid course : achieving student-centered learning through blended classroom, online, and experiential activities by Jay Caulfield; Alan Aycock (Foreword by)
Call Number: LB 1027.23 .C24 2011

ISBN: 9781579224226

Publication Date: 2011

This practical handbook for designing and teaching hybrid or blended courses focuses on outcomes-based practice. It reflects the author's experience of having taught over 70 hybrid courses, and having worked for three years in the Learning Technology Center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a center that is recognized as a leader in the field of hybrid course design. Jay Caulfield defines hybrid courses as ones where not only is face time replaced to varying degrees by online learning, but also by experiential learning that takes place in the community or within an organization with or without the presence of a teacher; and as a pedagogy that places the primary responsibility of learning on the learner, with the teacher's primary role being to create opportunities and environments that foster independent and collaborative student learning. Starting with a brief review of the relevant theory - such as andragogy, inquiry-based learning, experiential learning and theories that specifically relate to distance education - she addresses the practicalities of planning a hybrid course, taking into account class characteristics such as size, demographics, subject matter, learning outcomes, and time available.
Enhancing learning through technology : research on emerging technologies and pedagogies by Kwan, Reggie
Call Number: LB 1028.3 .E65 2008

ISBN: 9812799443

Publication Date: 2008

This book deals with how technology can enhance learning. It is a collection of contemporary practices and developmental trends for enhancing learning through technology. Researchers in the field of electronic learning (e-learning) share how new technologies can be applied in and out of the classroom, and how contemporary pedagogical practices should be deployed.
E-learning and social networking handbook : resources for higher education by Robin Mason; Frank Rennie
Call Number: LB 1044.87 .M26 2008

ISBN: 9780415426060

Publication Date: 2008

Student engagement with digital learning resources and online social networking are strong forces in education today. How can these resources best be utilized by educators and course designers in higher education? This book aims to provide the reader with enough background information to appreciate the value of social networking, especially for distributed education.

Blended Learning web resources

Academic Vision: Flexible Learning Options

Teaching Practices and Learning Outcomes

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Use the following terms in a subject search to find related items in the library catalogue.

Subject headings to explore:

Learning--Evaluation

Resources from the Library Catalogue

Learning patterns in higher education : dimensions and research perspectives by David Gijbels; Vincent Donche; John Richardson; Jan Vermunt
Call Number: LB 1060 .L42446 2014

ISBN: 9780415842518

Publication Date: 2013

Learning Patterns in Higher Education brings together a cutting edge international team of contributors to critically review our current understanding of how students and adults learn, how differences and changes in the way students learn can be measured in a valid and reliable way, and how the quality of student learning may be enhanced. There is substantial evidence that students in higher education have a characteristic way of learning, sometimes called their learning orientation (Biggs 1988), learning style (Evans et al. 2010) or learning pattern (Vermunt and Vermetten 2004). However, recent research in the field of student learning has resulted in multi-faceted and sometimes contradictory results which may reflect conceptual differences and differences in measurement of student learning in each of the studies.
Teaching Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing by Rona F. Levin; Harriet R. Feldman
Call Number: WY 18 .T335 2013

ISBN: 9780826148124

Publication Date: 2013

This AJN award-winning text is the only book to teach evidence-based practice (EBP) content grounded in a tested philosophy of teaching and learning. It provides the tools, perspective and context for health educators and practitioners to implement evidence-based care practices and evaluate their efficacy.
Measuring the value of a postsecondary education by Lennon, Mary Catharine.
Call Number: LB 2322.2 .M43 2013

ISBN: 1553393252

Publication Date: 2013
Learning outcomes [electronic resource] : a bibliography by Christina Nilsen
Call Number: 117491 E-Document

Publication Date: 2013

The goal of this bibliography is to provide a broad, comprehensive list of scholarly
publications about learning outcomes in post-secondary education. The project
emerged in response to Thompson Rivers University’s learning outcomes and
assessment initiative which launched during the spring of 2013
http://inside.tru.ca/2013/04/09/new-initiative-to-set-and-measure-learning-outcomes/
Teaching, Learning, Assessing by Kara Smith
Call Number: LB 2331 .T42 2007

ISBN: 0889628661

Publication Date: 2007

Teaching is now a global profession and the skills of good teaching are at premium. Every society is making major investment to develop effective and professionally competent teachers. This book now gives us an insider's view of how to teach effectively,revealing the secrets of the trade, with practical guides,exercises, evaluations and a lot more.
The Cambridge Guide to Pedagogy and Practice in Second Language Teaching by Anne Burns (Editor); Jack C. Richards (Editor)
Call Number: PE 1128 .A2 C318 2012

ISBN: 9781107015869

Publication Date: 2012

This collection of original articles provides a state-of-the-art overview of key issues and approaches in contemporary language teaching. Written by internationally prominent researchers, educators, and emerging scholars, the chapters are grouped into five sections: rethinking our understanding of teaching, learner diversity and classroom learning, pedagogical approaches and practices, components of the curriculum, and media and materials. Each chapter covers key topics in teaching methodology such as reflective pedagogy, teaching large classes, outcomes-based language learning, speaking instruction, and technology in the classroom. Chapters assume no particular background knowledge and are written in an accessible style.
Reforming legal education : law schools at the crossroads by David M. Moss; Debra Moss Curtis
Call Number: KF 272 .R44 2012 LAW

ISBN: 9781617358593

Publication Date: 2012
Curriculum partner : redefining the role of the library media specialist by Carol A. Kearney
Call Number: Z 675 .S3 K42 2000 E-book

ISBN: 0313310254

Publication Date: 2000

School library media specialists will find this book invaluable, helping them fulfill their role as curriculum partner with teachers and administrators in the collaborative development, implementation, and assessment of the instructional program. Current theory and research, the practical experiences of over 40 library media specialists, and step-by-step instructions will assist both the new and experienced school library media specialist to function as a full curriculum partner in the 21st century.

Article Bibliography

High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter. Peer Review. Summer 2012, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p29-29. Available in Academic Search Premier Database

The article offers information on the publication "High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them, and Why They Matter," by George Kuh.

CELT Resources

Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching: Learning Outcomes and Assessment

Student and Faculty Assessment

Catalogue Search

Use the following terms in a subject search to find related items in the library catalogue.

Subject headings to explore:

Distance education--Evaluation
Reflective learning
Electronic portfolios in education
College teachers--Rating of

Student Assessment Resources in the Library Catalogue

Creativity in the classroom [electronic resource] : case studies in using the arts in teaching and learning in higher education by Paul McIntosh (Editor); Digby Warren (Editor)
Call Number: LB1062 E-Book

ISBN: 9781841505169

Publication Date: 2013

The editors of this volume contend that the current paradigm of standardizing Higher Education through an outcomes-dominated approach can constrain the educational process, where teachers may feel pressured to resort to risk-aversive methods that satisfy the learning-outcomes and assessment agenda. As a result, the ability of teachers and learners to inform, critique and develop their understanding of subjects together may be being lost. This book contains a variety of alternative approaches teachers have used to develop ways of 'humanizing' and deepening the learning process, through drawing on the creative arts and humanities - including cinema, literature, dance, drama and visual art - in a range of disciplines, it is argued by the editors that these 'arts-based inquiry' approaches have opened up possibilities for transformative learning as concerned with whole person development through opportunities to connect the-intuitive, emotional, relational and creative with the analytical and logical ways of knowing.
Fast facts for developing a nursing academic portfolio : what you really need to know in a nutshell by Ruth Wittmann-Price; Ruth A. Wittmann-Price
Call Number: WY 19 .W58 2012

ISBN: 9780826120380

Publication Date: 2011

This volume will help nursing academics: Assess their strengths and weaknesses Write a personal statement Demonstrate their teaching skills Showcase their research/scholarship Organize and present their portfolio Develop an E-portfolio The book provides clear guidelines on what to include in a professional portfolio, and elements to highlight when seeking work in a specific discipline or academic role. It describes pitfalls to be avoided and how to insure effective coverage of teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as addresses the differences between systems and policies of academia, versus those of community college nursing programs and diploma schools of nursing. This guide also helps prepare nurses for the rigors of promotion and tenure by clarifying what to expect and how candidates are evaluated. Numerous examples illustrate actual professional faculty experience and include personal statements written by successful nurse educators.
The learning portfolio : reflective practice for improving student learning by John Zubizarreta; Barbara J. Millis (Foreword by)
Call Number: LB 1029 .P67 Z83 2009

ISBN: 9780470388471

Publication Date: 2009

The learning portfolio is a powerful complement to traditional measures of student achievement and a widely diverse method of recording intellectual growth. This second edition of this important book offers new samples of print and electronic learning portfolios. An academic understanding of and rationale for learning portfolios and practical information that can be customized. Offers a review of the value of reflective practice in student learning and how learning portfolios support assessment and collaboration. Includes revised sample assignment sheets, guidelines, criteria, evaluation rubrics, and other material for developing print and electronic portfolios.
Online Assessment, Measurement, and Evaluation : Emerging Practices by David Williams (Editor); Mary Hricko (Editor); Scott L. Howell
Call Number: LB 1028.3 .O552 2006 E-Book

ISBN: 1591407494

Publication Date: 2005

Online Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation: Emerging Practices provides a view of the possibilities and challenges facing online educators and evaluators in the 21st Century. As technology evolves and online measurement and assessment follow, Online Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation: Emerging Practices uses established evaluation principles to employ new tools in evaluation systems that support stakeholders, clarify values and definitions of the evaluation methods, encourage thought about important questions, and refresh the readers' memories of contexts and backgrounds. This book also adheres to evaluation standards of feasibility, propriety, utility, and accuracy in order to help participants realize that technical issues and methods are only worthwhile when they are in the service of helping people make thoughtful choices.
Electronic Portfolios by Barbara Cambridge (Editor); Susan Kahn (Editor); Daniel Tompkins (Editor); Kathleen Blake Yancey (Editor)
Call Number: LB 1029 .P67 E38 2001

ISBN: 1563770504

Publication Date: 2001

The portfolio is a powerful tool for learning and assessment. Introducing the electronic into the mix increases its power, especially through the key feature of interactive hyperlinks and the potential to promote continuous reflection on, and updating of, learning.

Faculty Assessment and Advancement Resources in the Library Catalogue

Building Writing Center Assessments That Matter by Ellen Schendel; William J. Macauley
Call Number: PE1405.U6 E-Book

ISBN: 9780874218343

Publication Date: 2012

No less than other divisions of the college or university, contemporary writing centers find themselves within a galaxy of competing questions and demands that relate to assessment--questions and demands that usually embed priorities from outside the purview of the writing center itself. Assessments that Matter describes a theory stance toward assessment for writing centers that honors the uniqueness of the writing center context, and examples of assessment in action that are concrete, manageable, portable, and adaptable.
On being a mentor : a guide for higher education faculty by W. Brad Johnson
Call Number: LB 1731.4 .J64 2007

ISBN: 0805848967

On Being a Mentor is the definitive guide for faculty in higher education who wish to mentor both students and junior faculty. It features strategies, guidelines, best practices, and recommendations for professors who wish to excel in this area. Written in a pithy style, this no-nonsense guide offers straightforward advice about managing problem mentorships and measuring mentorship outcomes.

CELT Resources

Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching: Learning Outcomes and Assessment

Undergraduate Research & Conferences

TRU Undergraduate Research Conferences

1st annual TRU Undergraduate Conference : final report by Dominik, Annette
Call Number: 116536 (Pamphlets)

Publication Date: 2006
Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Thompson Rivers University Undergraduate Conference
Call Number: 116654 (Pamphlets)

Publication Date: 2007
Proceedings of the 4th Annual Thompson Rivers University Undergraduate Conference
Call Number: 117168 (Pamphlets)

Publication Date: 2009
Proceedings of the 5th Annual Thompson Rivers University Undergraduate Conference
Call Number: 117209 (Pamphlets)

Publication Date: 2010
Proceedings of the 6th Annual Thompson Rivers University Undergraduate Student Research and Innovation Conference by Thompson Rivers University Office of Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies
Call Number: 117257 (Pamphlets)

Publication Date: 2011
Proceedings of the 7th annual Thompson Rivers University Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference
Call Number: 117452 (Pamphlets)

Publication Date: 2012

Resources from the Library Catalogue

Broadening participation in undergraduate research : fostering excellence and enhancing the impact by Mary Kathleen Boyd
Call Number: Q 180 .U5 B76 2009

Publication Date: 2009
Creating Effective Undergraduate Research Programs in Science by Roman Taraban (Editor); Richard L. Blanton (Editor)
Call Number: Q 180 .A1 C74 2008

ISBN: 9780807748770

Publication Date: 2008-07-01

The book features contributors from a variety of institutions who bring together studies of undergraduate research programs. They focus on identifying the successful elements of each program, and then draw valuable conclusions on the effects those programs have on the students.
Using Quality Benchmarks for Assessing and Developing Undergraduate Programs by Dana S. Dunn; Maureen A. McCarthy; Suzanne C. Baker; Jane S. Halonen; Peggy Maki (Foreword by)
Call Number: LB 2331.62 .U85 2011

ISBN: 9780470405567

Publication Date: 2010

Assessing student learning effectively has become a priority in higher education. Faculty and administrators must demonstrate to various constituencies and stakeholders that their programs are effective and that there is correlation between teaching and learning. This book uses selected performance criteria'benchmarks'to assist undergraduate programs to define their educational missions and goals as well as to document their effectiveness. It helps faculty and administrators use benchmarks not only to assess outcomes of student learning, but to program assessment, evaluate student learning, create meaningful faculty scholarship, ensure quality teaching, and forge connection to the community.
Reading, writing, and research : undergraduate students as scholars in literary studies by Behling, Laura
Call Number: LB 2331 .R37 2009

ISBN: 0941933318

Publication Date: 2009
A practical handbook for supporting community-based research with undergraduate students by Cooke, Deanna
Call Number: 117305 (Pamphlets)

ISBN: 0941933431

Publication Date: 2011
The Role of the Library in the First College Year by Larry L. Hardesty; National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience & Students in Transition (University of South Carolina) Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: Z 711.25 .C65 R65 2007

ISBN: 9781889271545

Publication Date: 2007

While the library is at the center of many campuses physically, it is often an overlooked and underused resource in improving the learning and success of first-year college students. In this new addition to The First-Year Experience Monograph series, librarians, classroom faculty, administrators, and higher education researchers come together to explore the potential of the library in shaping the student experience
Advancing undergraduate research : marketing, communications, and fundraising by Kinkead, Joyce
Call Number: 117304 (Pamphlets)

ISBN: 9780941933353

Publication Date: 2010
How to do a research project : a guide for undergraduate students by Colin Robson
Call Number: LB 2369 .R575 2007

ISBN: 9781405114899

Publication Date: 2007-01-23

In How to do a Research Project, Colin Robson has created an essential tool for students. Written specifically to address the needs and concerns of the undergraduate, this tightly focused volume guides students through the process of conducting and completing a research project and is relevant to all disciplines that require the use of social research methods.

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Retention and Engagement

Catalogue Search

Use the following terms in a KEYWORD search to find related items in the library catalogue.

KEYWORD search to explore:

"Student engagement"

Resources from the Library Catalogue

Intercultural Language Teaching and Learning by Angela Scarino; Anthony J. Liddicoat
Call Number: P53.45 E-Book

ISBN: 9781405198103

Publication Date: 2013

This wide-ranging survey of issues in intercultural language teaching and learning covers everything from core concepts to program evaluation, and advocates a fluid, responsive approach to teaching language that reflects its central role in fostering intercultural understanding. Includes coverage of theoretical issues defining language, culture, and communication, as well as practice-driven issues such as classroom interactions, technologies, programs, and language assessment Examines systematically the components of language teaching: language itself, meaning, culture, learning, communicating, and assessments, and puts them in social and cultural context Features numerous examples throughout, drawn from various languages; international contexts, and frameworks Incorporates a decade of in-depth research and detailed documentation from the authors' collaborative work with practicing teachers Provides a much-needed addition to the sparse literature on intercultural aspects of language education
Student Success in College by George D. Kuh; Jillian Kinzie; John H. Schuh; Elizabeth J. Whitt
Call Number: LB 2343.32 .S79 2005

ISBN: 047059909X

Student Success in College describes policies, programs, and practices that a diverse set of institutions have used to enhance student achievement. This book clearly shows the benefits of student learning and educational effectiveness that can be realized when these conditions are present. This book provides concrete examples from twenty institutions that other colleges and universities can learn from and adapt to help create a success-oriented campus culture and learning environment.
Human diversity in action : developing multicultural competencies for the classroom by Kenneth H. Cushner
Call Number: LC 1099 .C88 2006

ISBN: 0072488816

This research-based, self-exploratory set of hands-on activities can be used in any Diversity or Multicultural Education course, alongside any text. Instead of just telling, this consumable workbook allows students to learn by doing and reflecting on, and writing down his or her own experiences and views. The text addresses a vast range of diversities including race, ethnicity, gender, class, disability, and sexual orientation. Informational readings give students the background to complete the exercises.
Crossing cultures : insights from master teachers by Nakiye Avdan Boyacigiller (Editor); Richard Alan Goodman (Editor); Margaret E. Phillips (Editor); Jone L. Pearce (Foreword by)
Call Number: GN 345.65 .C76 2003

ISBN: 0415308186

Publication Date: 2004-06-11

Crossing Cultures provides a bold and refreshing new resource for teachers and trainers with proven methods for developing coping strategies and problem-solving skills in the cross-cultural arena. A comprehensive study structured to provide a framework for teaching; each chapter contains a teaching module, highlighting the potential difficulties, dialogues and variations in cross-cultural teaching. Ideal for those teaching Business across borders, this is a uniquely practical guide that features contributions from the leading lights of the field.
Non-Western Perspectives on Learning and Knowing by Sharan B. Merriam
Call Number: LB 1060 .N66 2007

ISBN: 157524280X

Publication Date: 2007
Learners in Midlife : graduate education and workplaces in Canada by Jo-Anne Helen Willment
Call Number: LC 5254 .L27 2008

ISBN: 9781550593549

Publication Date: 2008-01-01

Pursuing a graduate education in midlife is a transformative experience. This book guides those midlife adults who are considering, completing, or convocating from graduate journeys so that they can better understand what it means to be a learner in midlife."Learners in Midlife" draws together the most current theories and research on midlife and applies them to the graduate experience. This research is then brought to life through the colorful personal narratives of several midlife learners who share their experiences and advice. Several chapters are also included that outline a few of the many new directions opening up in workplace education. Because it focuses on the learners experience, this book will be of interest to faculty and administrators responsible for part-time masters programs. It also offers employers and human resource personnel ideas for retaining mature employees by encouraging lifelong learning.
The Handbook of Practice and Research in Study Abroad : higher education and the quest for global citizenship by Ross Lewin (Editor)
Call Number: LB 2375 .H36 2009

ISBN: 9780415991605

The Handbook of Practice and Research in Study Abroad is an indispensable reference volume for scholars, higher education faculty, study abroad professionals, policy makers, and the academic libraries that serve these audiences. It is also appropriate for a wide range of courses in Higher Education Master's and Ph.D. Programs.

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Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

Indigenous Student Retention and Engagement

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Use the following terms in a subject search to find related items in the library catalogue.

Subject headings to explore:

Native peoples Study and teaching -- Canada
Indians of North America Education (Higher) British Columbia

Resources from the Library Catalogue

Integrating Aboriginal Perspectives into the School Curriculum : purposes, possibilities, and challenges by Yatta Kanu
Call Number: E 96.2 .K36 2011

Available in print in the House of Learning.
Evaluation of the BC aboriginal post-secondary education strategy : final report by Jothen, Kerry
Call Number: E 96.65 .B7 J684 2011

Publication Date: Ministry of Advanced Education, 2011.

Evaluation of the BC aboriginal post-secondary education strategy [+ electronic resource] : final report / submitted by Kerry Jothen, Human Capital Strategies ; submitted to, the Evaluation Steering Committe and the Ministry of Advanced Education ; in partnership with Don Avison ...
Moving forward, giving back : transformative Aboriginal adult education by Silver, Jim
Call Number: E 96.65 .M35 M69 2013

ISBN: 1552665577

Publication Date: 2013

Aboriginal people who choose to improve their education as adults often face many challenges, most of which arise from the ongoing impact of colonialism and of racialized poverty. Yet in Winnipeg’s low-income inner city, a variety of innovative and effective Aboriginal adult education initiatives have emerged. Drawing upon the voices and experiences of Aboriginal adult learners themselves, this book describes the initiatives and strategies that have proven successful and transformative for adult Aboriginal students. These programs also positively influence the lives of the students’ families and are even felt on the community level, functioning as anti-poverty initiatives. Moving Forward, Giving Back posits that effective Aboriginal adult education initiatives need to be dramatically expanded to improve the health and vibrancy of Aboriginal people and communities across Canada
A handbook for educators of aboriginal students by Thompson Rivers University
Call Number: E 96.65 .B7 A26 2010 House of Learning Library & Williams Lake Library

Publication Date: 2010

Also avaiable online at: https://www.tru.ca/__shared/assets/Handbook_for_Educators_of_Aboriginal_Students39099.pdf
"In order to attract and retain Aboriginal students, it is essential that TRU provides an inviting learning environment for Aboriginal learners. A key aspect to such an environment is establishing a respectful, positive relationship between the faculty at TRU and Aboriginal students. This handbook
is intended to foster such a relationship. Information provided here should assist faculty in gaining a better understanding of the unique social, political and cultural context from which Aboriginal
students come."
Why do aboriginal students stay or leave Thompson Rivers University? by Walton, Patrick
Call Number: E 96.65 .B7 W34 2010

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Experiential learning : a handbook for education, training and coaching by Colin Beard; John P. Wilson
Call Number: BF 318.5 .B43 2013

ISBN: 9780749467654

Publication Date: 2013

Experiential Learning enables educators, trainers, coaches and facilitators to unleash some of the more potent ingredients of learning through experience. It presents a simple model: the Learning Combination Lock, which illustrates the wide range of factors that can be altered to enhance the learning experience. Experiential Learning offers the skills that can be successfully applied to a variety of settings including management education, corporate training, team-building, youth-development work, counselling and therapy, schools and higher education and special needs training. This fully updated third edition includes guidance for coaches, cutting edge new material on sensory intelligence and updated models, tools and case studies throughout.
The Handbook of Experiential Learning by Melvin L. Silberman (Editor)
Call Number: LB 1027.23 .H36 2007

ISBN: 9780787982584

Publication Date: 2007

The Handbook of Experiential Learning is a comprehensive resource that draws together contemporary thought and practice on a wide range of experiential learning applications from the best-known authorities on the topic.
Experiential learning : a best practice handbook for educators and trainers by Colin Beard; John P. Wilson
Call Number: BF 318.5 .B43 2006

ISBN: 0749444894

Publication Date: 2006

This handbook pulls together for the first time both the theory and the practice of experiential learning and all types of learning that employ activity-based experience. Based on sound theoretical underpinning, and making full use of examples and guidance for successful implementation, Experiential Learning enables readers to unleash some of the more potent ingredients of learning through experience.
Outdoor and Experiential Learning by Andy Martin; Dan Franc; Daniela Zounkova
Call Number: LB 1047 .M295 2004

ISBN: 056608628X

Publication Date: 2004

Outdoor and experiential learning has advanced in leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. Educators and developers in the Czech and Slovak Republics have been unexpected leaders in the field; the result of isolation of the country under communism and a unique mix of culture and geography.This book offers a guide to the theory and techniques, pioneered by the Czechs and Slovaks, including the concept of dramaturgy, a process involving elements of learning psychology, role play and theatre that concentrates on physical, social, creative and reflective/emotional learning states. It also includes a full set of guidelines for designing outdoor and experiential events, including advice on all apects of game roles, game design and successful logistics.
Experiential learning : a foundation for social work education and practice by Howard Goldstein
Call Number: HV 11 .G66 2001

ISBN: 0872930807

Publication Date: 2001

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Service Learning

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Transforming Teacher Education Through Service-Learning by Virginia M. Jagla (Editor); Joseph A. Erickson (Editor); Alan S. Tinkler (Editor)
Call Number: LB 1707 .T74 2013

ISBN: 9781623964184

Publication Date: 2013

Transforming Teacher Education through Service-Learning provides a fresh look at educational reform through the lens of teacher preparation. It poses the question "Why service-learning now?" as it discusses the meaningful ways service-learning pedagogy can transform the approaches used to prepare teachers to educate tomorrow's children. The pedagogy of service-learning has significant implications for teacher education.
Understanding service-learning and community engagement : crossing boundaries through research by Julie A. Hatcher; Robert G. Bringle
Call Number: LC 220.5 .U64 2012

ISBN: 9781617356568

Publication Date: 2012
Service-learning in design and planning : educating at the boundaries by Paula Horrigan (Editor); Cheryl S. Doble (Editor); Tom Angotti (Editor)
Call Number: LC 220.5 .S4584 2011

ISBN: 9781613320013

Publication Date: 2011

This collection of case studies by design educators critically explores the current practice of community-engaged learning in architecture, landscape design, and urban planning, radically revising the standard protocol for university-initiated design/build projects in the community.
Service-Learning in Higher Education by Dan W. Butin (Editor)
Call Number: LC 221 .S39 2005

ISBN: 1403968764

Publication Date: 2005

Service-Learning in Higher Education critically examines the assumptions and implications of service-learning and offers exemplary models of practice and scholarship.
Improving service-learning practice : research on models to enhance impacts by Jane Callahan; Susan Root; Shelley Billig
Call Number: LC 220.5 .R66 2005

ISBN: 1593114575

Publication Date: 2005

This fifth book in the Advances in Service-Learning Research series continues to expand the discussion of service-learning research and practice. The chapters were selected through a refereed, blind-review process from papers presented at the 4th Annual International K-H Service-Learning Research Conference held October 2004 in Greenville, South Carolina. The chapters focus on topics that address a variety of issues in higher education and teacher education and are organized into four sections. This volume in the series presents new paradigms that can lead practitioners to create more powerful experiences, and lead researchers to a better understanding of the relationships between service-learning, participants, context, and outcomes. If implemented, the models in this volume can do much to help us better understand the essence of service-learning and add to its value to education and the development of engaged citizens.
Service learning : a guide to planning, implementing, and assessing student projects by Sally Berman
Call Number: LC 220.5 .B46 2006

ISBN: 1412936721

Publication Date: 2006

Through nine exciting service learning projects, students gain the unique opportunity for authentic learning experiences both in the classroom and in their surrounding community.
Service Learning by Marie Watkins; Linda Braun
Call Number: LC 220.5 .W38 2005

ISBN: 1558641505

Publication Date: 2005

Service learning has become a powerful way to engage today's teens in education; it builds their skills and character as they meet real needs in their communities. This unique book will help students enrich their service learning experience. It informs students of the purpose of service learning, prepares them to make effective contributions, inspires them to give their best, and encourages them to use reflections on their experiences for personal growth.
Evaluating Service-Learning Activities and Programs by David A. Payne
Call Number: LC 220.5 .P39 2000

ISBN: 0810837471

Publication Date: 2000

How do you implement a service-learning project into your curriculum? Utilizing an extended case study, this book explores the pros and cons of service-learning projects and provides the reader with a step-by-step guide covering everything from designing the program to evaluating its success at the completion. It provides an essential reference guide for any teacher or administrator planning on implementing a service-learning project into their curriculum.
Hospitality with a Heart by Raphael R. Kavanaugh (Editor); Tom Van Dyke (Editor); Joseph Koppel (Editor)
Call Number: TX 911.5 .H686 2004

ISBN: 1563770695

Publication Date: 2004

Published in Association with Campus Compact and the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation and the National Restaurant Association The twentieth in AAHE and Campus Compact's series on service-learning in the disciplines, this volume takes a look at the programs and practices of hospitality educators who have expertly woven service-learning into their curricula. This book constitutes a useful introduction for both newcomers to service-learning and for experienced teachers and presents much practical advice for practitioners and students at all levels of readiness.
Where's the Learning in Service-Learning? by Janet Eyler; Dwight E. Giles; Alexander W. Astin (Foreword by)
Call Number: LC 220.5 .E95 1999

ISBN: 0787944831

Publication Date: 1999

This timely volume is the first to explore service-learning as a valid learning activity. The authors present extensive data from two groundbreaking national research projects. Their studies include a large national survey focused on attitudes and perceptions of learning, intensive student interviews before and after the service semester, and additional comprehensive interviews to explore student views of the service-learning process.

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Integrating School and Workplace Learning in Canada : principles and practices of alternation education and training by Hans G. Schuetze (Editor); Robert Sweet
Call Number: LC 1049.8 .C3 I58 2003 E-Book, House of Learning Library & Williams Lake

ISBN: 0773524533

Publication Date: 2003-02-24

In response to concerns that Canada's educational system - from public schools through colleges, universities and apprenticeship programmes - cannot adequately prepare students for work in the new economy, this book proposes alternation - a hybrid form of learning that, by combining experiential and cognitive learning skills, allows individuals to develop the relevant skills and intellectual capabilities to address and solve complex problems encountered in the workplace.
Cooperative Learning in Science : a handbook for teachers by Robert Stahi
Call Number: LB 1585 .C665 1996

ISBN: 0201494221

Publication Date: 1996

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Project-Based Learning

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Adult Learning in Groups by Connolly, Brid.
Call Number: LC5225.G76 E-book

Publication Date: 2008
Learning in Groups by Jaques, David. Salmon, Gilly.
Call Number: LB 1032 .J352 2007

ISBN: 0415365260

Publication Date: 2007

Learning in groups, rather than in formal lectures or presentations, allows students to have greater scope to negotiate meaning and express themselves and their own ideas. It also helps them to establish far more effective relationships, not only with their tutors and trainers but with each other. Yet many tutors and trainers find the leadership role required when working in groups difficult to perform satisfactorily and revert to their traditional role as subject expert and prime talker. This handbook is a truly comprehensive guide for anyone involved in group work, containing advice and practical exercises to develop group learning skills for both learners and tutors. This new edition has been thoroughly updated, containing valuable new material throughout on group learning and collaborating online, action research and the role of reflection and emotional intelligence.
What successful teachers do : 91 research-based classroom strategies for new and veteran teachers by Neal A. Glasgow; Cathy Hicks
Call Number: LB 1025.3 .G516 2003

ISBN: 0761945733

Publication Date: 2002

This practical handbook offers research-based strategies to improve classroom teaching, support professional development, and strengthen relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Team-based learning : a transformative use of small groups in college teaching by Larry K. Michaelsen (Editor); Arletta Bauman Knight; L. Dee Fink (Editor)
Call Number: LB 1032 .T38 2004

ISBN: 157922086X

Publication Date: 2004

This book describes team-based learning (TBL), an unusually powerful and versatile teaching strategy that enables teachers to take small group learning to a whole new level of effectiveness. It is the only pedagogical use of small groups that is based on a recognition of the critical difference between "groups" and "teams", and intentionally employs specific procedures to transform newly-formed groups into high performance learning teams. This is a teaching strategy that promotes critical thinking, collaboration, mastery of discipline knowledge, and the ability to apply it.
The portfolio organizer [electronic resource] : succeeding with portfolios in your classroom by Rolheiser-Bennett, Noreen Carol.
Call Number: LB 1029 .P67 R65 2000 E-book
Increasing Student Learning Through Multimedia Projects by Michael Simkins; Karen Cole; Tavalin Fern; Barbara Means
Call Number: LB 1028.4 .I53 2002

ISBN: 0871206641

Publication Date: 2002

* How do I organize project-based learning in my classroom? * How do I ensure projects address curriculum standards? * What can I do to maximize the benefits my students get from using technology? * How do I prevent technology problems from eclipsing learning goals? This book answers teachers questions about enhancing student achievement through project-based learning with multimedia. It s a guide for anyone interested in helping students produce multimedia presentations as a way to learn academic content. Weaving together the perspectives of teachers, researchers, and staff of the award-winning Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project and the WEB project, the authors address teaching and learning issues central to successful technology projects, such as assessment, subject-area learning, and connecting to the real world. Increasing Student Learning Through Multimedia Projects offers concrete and practical advice to help teachers through the challenges of working with multimedia projects, including: * Instituting a production process, * Getting financial and logistical support and training, and * Taking on new teaching roles. Throughout, practicing teachers who have implemented this model in their classrooms share stories of their successes and failures and give advice to teachers and students just beginning their adventures with this new learning approach.

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