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Centers for Faith and Learning

Pedagogical Innovations and the Future Ready Graduate

When: June 10, 2021, 1:45 pm - Thursday

Where: Swang 232

Session 4

Session Abstract

Christian higher education must adapt and respond to adequately prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Graduates will inhabit a knowledge economy requiring skills and dispositions very different from ones required in the age of industry. This demands innovative, relevant, and flexible courses that develop vital knowledge and capabilities, moving from traditional, teacher-centered instruction to evidence-based, student-centered instruction. This roundtable will discuss faith-based institutions’ role in preparing students for life after college and give an overview of innovative teaching practices at our respective institutions.

 

Speakers

Cathy Box, Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship at Lubbock Christian University, Convener

  • Christopher Heard, Director, Center for Teaching Excellence, Pepperdine University, Participant
  • Hope Nordstrom, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Lipscomb University, Participant
  • Jennifer W. Shewmaker, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, Abilene Christian University, Participant
Speakers

Cathy Box, Lubbock Christian University, Convener

  • Christopher Heard, Pepperdine University, Participant
  • Hope Nordstrom, Lipscomb University, Participant
  • Jennifer Shewmaker, Lipscomb University, Participant

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