Transforming Traditional Teaching for Today’s College Students: Strategies for Cultivating Relationships and Community

By giving students a greater voice in how their learning is facilitated, this book offers a fresh spin on classic college teaching methods.

Seasoned faculty developers Driscoll and Shapiro cover seven common teaching approaches and how they can be leveraged to support the development of students as co-teachers. The easily digestible, practical strategies throughout each chapter pair powerfully with candid case studies. Readers are able to witness firsthand the uncertainties, disappointments, and successes of the post-pandemic classroom as faculty and students work together to overcome challenges and form deep connections.

While an indispensable resource for those new to teaching, this book also serves as an innovative tool for experienced instructors and educational developers alike, imparting guidance that will result in more meaningful interactions, stronger relationships, and a genuine sense of community in the college classroom.

Amy Driscoll designed and was the founding director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, which focused on faculty development at California State University, Monterey Bay, USA. She has a doctorate in education and has taught courses and workshops for teachers locally and internationally.

Dan Shapiro is Professor of Environmental Studies and served as Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Assessment at California State University, Monterey Bay, USA, where he focused on teaching, learning and faculty development.