Higher Education by Design

<p>Faculty in higher education are disciplinary experts, but they seldom receive formal training in teaching. <i>Higher Education by Design</i> uses the principles of design thinking to bridge this gap through practical examples and step-by-step instructions based on educational theory and best practices in pedagogical and curricular development. This book offers practical advice for effective teaching and instruction, interdisciplinary curricular collaborations, writing course syllabi, creating course outcomes and objectives, planning assessments, and building curricular content. Whether you are a seasoned professor or new instructor, the strategies in this book can improve your practice as an educator.</p> <p><strong>Contents</strong></p><p>List of Figures</p><p>Preface </p><p>eResources</p><p>Chapter 1 – Beginning With the End in Mind</p><p>Chapter 2 – Understanding Educational Theory</p><p>Chapter 3 – Creating Course Outcomes and Objectives</p><p>Chapter 4 – Assessing Student Learning</p><p>Chapter 5 – Planning for Effective Instruction</p><p>Chapter 6 – Writing as Instruction and Assessment</p><p>Chapter 7 – Incorporating Engaged Learning</p><p>Chapter 8 – Teaching Effectively</p><p>Chapter 9 – Planning for Interdisciplinary Collaboration</p><p>Chapter 10 – Meeting 21st Century Challenges: Synthesis and Application</p><p>Chapter 11 – Becoming the Educator You Want to Be</p><p>Epilogue</p>