Innovation in Professional Education: Steps on a Journey from Teaching to Learning

Based on the experience of the restructuring of the MBA program at Case Western Reserve University, the book describes the transformation of a program from one where student learning was incidental to teaching and research into one where learning is preeminent. Draws from ten years of curriculum change efforts to trace the entire process of program redesign, from initial discussion to implementation and evaluation. Examines strategic planning within the professional school and describes in detail the Managerial Assessment Course—a key element of the new program and a driving force for self–directed learning.

Spis treści:
1. Introduction: Taking the Path Toward Learning (Richard E. Boyatzis, Scott S. Cowen, David A. Kolb).
Part One: Processes and Designs.
2. Lessons Learned: Guiding Strategic Change in Higher Education (Scott S. Cowen).
3. Management of Knowledge: Redesigning the Weatherhead MBA Program (Richard E. Boyatzis, Scott S. Cowen, David A. Kolb).
4. Cornerstones of Change: Building the Path for Self–Directed Learning (Richard E. Boyatzis).
Part Two: Outcome Assessments and Results.
5. Past Accomplishments: Establishing the Impact and Baseline of Earlier Programs (Richard E. Boyatzis, Anne Renio–McKee, Lorraine Thompson).
6. Gatekeepers of the Enterprise: Assessing Faculty Intent and the Student Outcome (Richard E. Boyatzis).
7. GAnder Differences in Student Development: Examining Life Stories, Career Histories, and Learning Plans (Susan S. Case, Lorraine Thompson).
8. Will It Make a Difference?: Assessing a Value–Added, Outcome–Oriented, Competency–Based Professional Program (Richard E. Boyatzis, Ann Baker, David Leonard, Kenneth Rhee, Lorraine Thompson).
Part Three: Key Learnings and Dreams.
9. Reactions from the Stakeholders: The Trials and Tribulations of Implementing a New Program (Richard E. Boyatzis, Scott S. Cowen, David A. Kolb).
10. Conclusion: What If Learning Were the Purpose of Education? (Richard E. Boyatzis, Scott S. Cowen, David A. Kolb).

Nota biograficzna:
RICHARD E. BOYATZIS is a psychologist and professor of organizational behavior. Before joining the Weatherhead School of Management (WSOM) in 1987 he was a consultant in management development. SCOTT S. COWEN has been Dean of the WSOM since 1983. DAVID A. KOLB is a psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at WSOM who has taught and done research in experiental learning.

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Based on the experience of the restructuring of the MBA program at Case Western Reserve University, the book describes the transformation of a program from one where student learning was incidental to teaching and research into one where learning is preeminent. Draws from ten years of curriculum change efforts to trace the entire process of program redesign, from initial discussion to implementation and evaluation. Examines strategic planning within the professional school and describes in detail the Managerial Assessment Course—a key element of the new program and a driving force for self–directed learning.