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Learner-centered pedagogy : principles and practice / Kevin Michael Klipfel, Dani Brecher Cook.

Klipfel, Kevin Michael, (author.). Cook, Dani Brecher, (author.).

Summary:

Klipfel and Cook introduce readers to the theory of and research on learner-centered teaching practices, creating a practical guide for implementing these practices in your own work. In a changing job market, librarians need to have more confidence in adapting their skills to the teaching and learning environments of today's libraries as centers of long-term learning.

Record details

ISBN: 9780838915578 (Paperback)
ISBN: 0838915574 (Paperback)
Physical Description: xviii, 197 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2017.
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-183) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	What is learner-centered pedagogy? -- Curiosity and learning : the importance of authenticity and autonomy -- Empathy and the science of learning : lessons from the cognitive literature -- Relationships : the heart of learner-centered pedagogy -- Trusting the process : cultivating a growth mindset -- The learner-centered technologist -- Conclusion : the timelessness of learner-centered pedagogy.