{"product_id":"9781405158411","title":"Teaching and Learning in College Introductory Religion Courses","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTeaching and Learning in College Introductory Religion Courses\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBarbara E. Walvoord\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eReligion \/ Christian Theology \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom public to private, non-sectarian to faith-based institutions, this book describes the best ways to teach introductory courses in theology and religion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author's research data from 533 introductory courses yields concrete, useful information about student goals, student learning, and effective pedagogical methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical, realistic, research-based guidance for faculty and graduate students, incorporating the practices of highly-effective teachers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooks 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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eBarbara Walvoord\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emerita at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana. She founded and directed teaching and learning centers at Notre Dame and at three other institutions, including public and private. She has consulted and led workshops on teaching and learning at more than 300 institutions of higher education and at dozens of national conferences. Her publications include \u003ci\u003eAcademic Departments: How They Flourish, How They Change\u003c\/i\u003e (2001), \u003ci\u003eAssessment Clear and Simple: A Guide for Institutions, Departments, and General Education\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), \u003ci\u003eEffective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e (1998), and \u003ci\u003eHelping Students Write Well: A Guide for Teachers in All Disciplines (\u003c\/i\u003e1982, revised edition 1986).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 November 2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405158411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e272\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44311216029836,"sku":"9781405158411","price":117.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405158411_b65154e7-c118-4009-a34f-59e1e497249a.jpg?v=1780234698","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405158411","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}