Convergent Teaching: Tools to Spark Deeper Learning in College

This Book arguing that improving American higher education requires a focus on effective college teaching.  The authors present research demonstrating the significant impact of teaching quality on student learning, contrasting effective teaching practices with less effective ones. They propose a "convergent teaching" framework emphasizing the interplay between subject matter, student prior knowledge, and classroom context.  Furthermore, the text examines existing institutional structures and policies, suggesting reforms to better support and reward effective teaching, particularly for adjunct faculty. Finally, the authors explore various initiatives aimed at improving teaching quality at both the individual and institutional levels.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Convergent-Teaching-Reforming-Education-Innovation/dp/1421432935?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=7186301ccd6c799cf4fab405f1d22c6f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/