Preface: Instruction
at the higher education level has been fairly entrenched in a "lecture mode."
Today, that 
style
is challenged by a paradigm shift which places emphasis on the learner as a processor
of information in contrast to an empty vessel into which the professor may pour
his/her vast knowledge. New definitions of knowledge are emerging as students
and faculty realize that disconnected bits of information are of little value.
However, knowledge that is connected to one's reality may be applied and extended.
These materials support a faculty development program
for colleges and universities. They are most effective used by a facilitator who
understands the principles and is able to model the processes. Effort was made
to give credits where due and permission was granted for all materials directly
copied. Translations in Portuguese and French are available. Permission is granted
to use these 
materials
for any non-profit educational purpose.
Comments,
suggestions, and offers to translate into other languages may be addressed to
Shirley Freed, PhD, Professor, School of Education, Andrews University, Berrien
Springs, MI 49104. Email freed@andrews.edu
© 2000 by Shirley Ann Freed
The
Format: These materials are formatted in a unique way!
In higher education we are used to many words and many ideas on one page. This
often encourages only a cursory notice of important issues. We are not in the
habit of pausing long enough to react to the author. I have organized these materials
deliberately so that we will gradually be immersed into new conversations with
new people. Each page is set up to foster dialogue and to resist a mere transmission
of ideas. The first 
section in particular on "principles"
has one major idea per page. This will allow you to pause and think about the
meaning of the various statements. It will develop a "contact zone"
between your ideas and experiences and those of others. I will be endeavoring
to engage you in conversations rather than telling you about the conversations.
Most pages are formatted so they can be used as masters for overhead transparencies.
All sections will provide an opportunity for a mixture
of theory, demonstration, practice and feedback (Joyce, Showers) so that your
learning will be more effective. Ultimately, my goals are that each reader/participant
will go away with new knowledge and skills that can be applied in any discipline
in higher education. I will be modeling the kind of instruction I hope you will
come to enjoy – just as I have. My journey from traditional teaching to active
teaching has unfolded over the past ten years. Today, I can say with passion that
teaching and learning have never been more satisfying! Welcome to the conversation!
-Shirley
Note: The following files are in PDF format
and landscape to facilitate using as overheads. You need Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed on your computer to read these files.Click on the icon to download
the Acrobat Reader.
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