Detailed description The Learner-Centered paradigm on campuses has grown into an institution-wide effort led by administrators at all levels, working to make their campuses into learner-centered environments. Stepping into that movement, this book shows campus leaders how to translate theory into practice. Outlining how the roles of academic leaders must change in a learner-centered academic environment, the authors explain the varied processes to be followed as all levels of administration transform practices from an instructional leadership mode to a learner-centered leadership mode. The book is a powerful tool for improving higher education for everyone from presidents to department chairs.
From the contents Preface.
Acknowledgments.
About the Authors.
Part I Learner-Centered Leadership.
1 Rethinking Our Current Challenges: The Context for Change.
2 The Instructional Paradigm: The Reason for Change.
3 The Learner-Centered Paradigm: The Goal of Change.
4 Leading the New Paradigm: The Method for Change.
Part II Advancing the Learner-Centered Agenda.
5 Fostering Faculty Development.
6 Orienting New Faculty.
7 Assessing Teaching Quality.
8 Supporting Learning through Renovation of Spaces.
