Authors: Russell G. Warren
ISBN-13: 9780761804970, ISBN-10: 0761804978
Format: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of America
Date Published: October 1996
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Carpe Diem was written to transform student attitudes about their studies from those of hourly workers sitting in lectures and dutifully taking notes to an attitude which reflects student ownership of their education. The motivation for this book comes from compelling evidence that being an active rather than a passive learner will make a significant difference in life's successes. This book emphasizes that acquiring factual information is critically important, but knowing facts is not enough. Successful people must also acquire broad skills including writing, speaking, interpersonal skills, initiative, time management, assertiveness and reasoning ability.
Preface and Acknowledgments | ||
Ch. 1 | This Book is About Active Learning | |
Ch. 2 | A Lecture and Nothing More: A First Class Ticket | |
Ch. 3 | Active Learning: A Third Class Ticket | |
Ch. 4 | A Personalized Education: Developing Your Road Map | |
Ch. 5 | Tailoring Your College Years to Your Personal Plan | |
Ch. 6 | Helping You Help Yourself: Time Management, Your Advisor, and General Education | |
Ch. 7 | Active Learning Applications: The Basic Ways to Develop Desired Traits | |
Ch. 8 | Advanced Active Learning Applications: Reading and Writing | |
Ch. 9 | Advanced Active Learning Applications: Discussion and Case Methods, Collaborative Learning, Simulation, Laboratory Instruction and Computer-assisted Instruction | |
Ch. 10 | Experiential Learning: Out-Of-Class Activities | |
Postscript | ||
App. I | The Relevance of Specific General Education Courses | |
App. II | Selecting a Student-centered College or University |