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In this second edition, Maryellen Weimer presents a thorough introduction to learner-centered teaching for college and university educators. The updated text includes contemporary examples from diverse disciplines, new research on the effectiveness of learner-centered approaches, and an expanded discussion of how students’ developmental stages affect learning. Weimer outlines the principles, practices, and ramifications of learner-centered instruction, showing how to align teaching and curriculum with learning goals rather than passive content delivery. The book offers practical advice for educators seeking to transition to learner-centered methods, and details steps for establishing policies and classroom practices that foster active, retention-focused learning.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Education & Language/Teaching
Authors: Maryellen Weimer
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