Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning

Bridget D. Arend, PhD, is Associate Director of Teaching and Learning at Metropolitan State University of Denver, USA. She teaches, consults, speaks, and conducts scholarship about learning theory, college teaching, learning organizations, and critical reflection.James R. Davis, PhD, is Professor and Dean Emeritus at the University of Denver, USA. He is the author of eight academic books on college teaching, training, interdisciplinary courses, and leadership, and has written three novels in retirement.

"In this second edition of Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning, Arend and Davis expertly capture the most important issues in higher education today and present those ideas in ways that faculty at any level can put to immediate use. This is definitely a book that belongs in one's collection of teaching resources."Todd Zakrajsek, Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA"Arend and Davis’s second edition is a must-have 'how to' book for every college professor and adult educator! I have successfully used this text with new and seasoned instructors to take a deeper dive into the various methods available to keep learners engaged and make teaching effective and fun!"Kalpana Gupta, Professional Development Lead, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA"Arend and Davis present a comprehensive description of seven different ways of learning in a straightforward and engaging style. This volume is destined to be part of the canon of books that help faculty develop effective teaching strategies to address the escalating shift in emphasis from what professors are teaching to what students are learning."Saundra Yancy McGuire, Professor Emerita of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, USA, Author of Teach Students How to Learn"Drawing on educational theories and research, Arend and Davis masterfully share a roadmap for new and seasoned instructors to align their teaching practices with course outcomes. Readers will walk away inspired to try out the many suggested strategies that will help students build both foundational knowledge and skills as well as develop complex thinking skills such as problem solving and learning to be reflective."Christine Harrington, Professor, Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy, Morgan State University, USA"I use Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning in a graduate education course and matching ways of learning to learning outcomes is a revelation to my students. It is one of the key concepts they remember and apply from their coursework."Leann Kaiser, Associate Professor, Colorado State University, USA"The seven ways of learning add a great deal of precision to the task of selecting the right set of learning activities for a rich or, in my language, significant set of learning goals. For those of us who care about our students’ learning—and I believe that is the attitude of the majority of teachers—this book offers valuable strategies for improving learning and will be worth reading for years to come!"L. Dee Fink, Author of Creating Significant Learning Experiences

• Part 1: Introduction Using Seven Ways of Learning for College Teaching Part 2: The Seven Ways of Learning 1. Building Skills: Behavioral Learning 2. Acquiring Knowledge: Cognitive Learning 3. Developing Critical, Creative, and Dialogical Thinking: Learning through Inquiry 4. Cultivating Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Abilities: Learning with Mental Models 5. Exploring Attitudes, Feelings, and Perspectives: Learning through Groups and Teams 6. Practicing Professional Judgment: Learning through Virtual Realities 7. Reflecting on Experience: Experiential Learning Part 3: Conclusion More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable Teaching