Facilitating the Integration of Learning

This book is addressed to a wide range of educators engaged with college student learning, from faculty to student affairs administrators, athletic coaches, internship supervisors, or anyone concerned with student development.

James P. Barber is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Associate Professor of Education at William & Mary. Dr. Barber is an expert in the areas of college student development (in particular, self-authorship assessment), assessment of student learning and integrative learning. Prior to his faculty appointment, he worked in student affairs administration for nearly a decade, specializing in fraternity and sorority affairs, residence life and student activities. Dr. Barber also has substantial experience with globalization and international education. He has led students on study abroad experiences in the Czech Republic (2011), China (2013, 2016), and Spain (2017, 2019).

Foreword-Kate McConnell Acknowledgments Introduction Part One. How Students Integrate Learning and Why They Must 1. False Borders. The Case for Integrated Learning 2. Integration of Learning Model 3. Reflection. The Foundation of Integration Part Two. How You Can Help. Creating Experiences to Facilitate Integration of Learning 4. Practice 1. Mentoring Students 5. Practice 2. Writing as Praxis 6. Practice 3. Encourage Juxtaposition 7. Practice 4. Hands-On Experiences 8. Practice 5. Embrace Diversity and Identity Part Three. How to Make it Stick 9. Creating an Integrative Curriculum 10. Documenting and Assessing Integration of Learning Appendix A. Additional Details on Learning, Development, and Meaning for Those Who Care to Read It Appendix B. Student Examples References Index