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Title: Innovative Classroom Strategies That Prepare College Graduates for Workplace Success
Language: English
Authors: Rateau, Richard J., Kaufman, Eric K., Cletzer, D. Adam
Source: Journal of Agricultural Education. 2015 56(3):52-68.
Availability: American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2015
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Workplace Literacy, Workplace Learning, Classroom Techniques, College Graduates, Career Readiness, Instructional Innovation, Semi Structured Interviews, Experienced Teachers, College Faculty, Awards, Educational Strategies, Teacher Behavior, Teaching Methods, Active Learning, Time Factors (Learning), Qualitative Research, Adoption (Ideas), Barriers
Geographic Terms: Virginia
ISSN: 1042-0541
Abstract: In our increasingly competitive and rapidly changing world, it is critical that college graduates enter the workforce with the requisite skills for lasting success. However, recent studies suggest employers increasingly identify a workforce readiness gap in core applied skills, which must be bridged by company investment. Teaching strategies that develop applied skills will better prepare graduates for the workforce. The purpose of this study was to describe the classroom strategies of faculty instructors at Virginia Tech who received recognition for teaching excellence. Each participant took part in a semi-structured interview. After analysis, several themes emerged: (a) demonstration of enthusiasm for student learning; (b) willingness to experiment actively with new ideas for practice; (c) approaching teaching with a guiding mentality rather than directing; (d) fostering student ownership of learning; (e) keeping abreast of new developments and practices; and (f) investing the time and resources to overcome barriers to change. These themes signal an underlying trend: Instructors should focus on helping students become life-long learners by teaching how to prioritize and assess information, work in groups, solve problems, and understand divergent perspectives.
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Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1122745
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