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Team-Based Learning (TBL) is a unique, powerful, and proven form of
small-group learning that is being increasingly adopted in higher
education. Teachers who use TBL report high levels of engagement,
critical thinking, and retention among their students. TBL has been
used successfully in both small and large classes, in
computer-supported and online classes; and because it is group work
that works, it has been implemented in nearly every discipline and
in countries around the world. This book introduces the elements of
TBL and how to apply them in the social sciences and humanities. It
describes the four essential elements of TBL - readiness assurance,
design of application exercises, permanent teams, peer evaluation -
and pays particular attention to the specification of learning
outcomes, which can be a unique challenge in our fields. The core
of the book consists of examples of how TBL has been incorporated
into the cultures of disciplines as varied as economics, education,
literature, politics, psychology, and theatre. The authors explain
why they felt a need to change how they taught and why they chose
TBL. Furthermore, each chapter provides examples of the assignments
and exercises they use to help their students achieve the specific
learning outcomes of their courses. At a time of increasing course
sizes, and emphasis on learning outcomes, TBL offers the means to
meet such demands while connecting students to their coursework,
and stimulating their intellectual engagement.
Team-Based Learning (TBL) is a unique, powerful, and proven form of
small-group learning that is being increasingly adopted in higher
education. Teachers who use TBL report high levels of engagement,
critical thinking, and retention among their students. TBL has been
used successfully in both small and large classes, in
computer-supported and online classes; and because it is group work
that works, it has been implemented in nearly every discipline and
in countries around the world. This book introduces the elements of
TBL and how to apply them in the social sciences and humanities. It
describes the four essential elements of TBL – readiness
assurance, design of application exercises, permanent teams, peer
evaluation – and pays particular attention to the specification
of learning outcomes, which can be a unique challenge in our
fields. The core of the book consists of examples of how TBL has
been incorporated into the cultures of disciplines as varied as
economics, education, literature, politics, psychology, and
theatre. The authors explain why they felt a need to change how
they taught and why they chose TBL. Furthermore, each chapter
provides examples of the assignments and exercises they use to help
their students achieve the specific learning outcomes of their
courses. At a time of increasing course sizes, and emphasis on
learning outcomes, TBL offers the means to meet such demands while
connecting students to their coursework, and stimulating their
intellectual engagement.
The ESP Package Manager is a free UNIX software/file packaging
program that generates distribution archives from a list of files.
This book will teach you how to use the ESP Package Manager
software to create your own software packages that can be
distributed over the Internet and on traditional media such as
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.
An Introduction to Molecular Ecology combines theoretical concepts
with practice-driven examples to showcase the latest molecular and
genomic techniques and their impact on the study of ecology. The
opening chapters introduce the essential molecular and genetic
concepts that underpin the subject and describe key molecular tools
and methods available to the ecologist. Capturing the broad scope
of the field, the book goes on to explore the use of molecular
tools in the context of behavioural ecology, population genetics,
phylogeography, conservation, and microbial ecology. The third
edition includes coverage of exciting new technological and
analytical developments, such as next generation sequencing, which
have revolutionized the field over the last decade. Molecular
ecology is now in a position to tackle some truly ecological
questions for the first time since its inception. Blending
conceptual detail with the most instructive examples, An
Introduction to Molecular Ecology is an ideal resource for those
new to the subject needing to develop a strong working
understanding of the field. Online Resource Centre The Online
Resource Centre to accompany An Introduction to Molecular Ecology
features: For students: - Suggested review articles to take your
learning further - Links to useful websites and software - A range
of questions to consolidate your learning and understanding For
registered adopters of the book: - Journal Club; suggested research
papers and discussion questions linked to topics featured in the
book - Figures from the textbook to view and download
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