T4L | Wells, Wells & Walker | Bold in the Pursuit of Knowledge: Implementing Common-place books...
Channel: Empower Teaching
Date: 2021-03-04

Bold in the Pursuit of Knowledge: Implementing Common-place Books in Multidisciplinary Classrooms
S. Spencer Wells, Samuel A Wells, Laura Walker
Southern Utah University

Common-place books were employed by individuals of letters throughout the eighteenth century to engage with literature by copying out and and commenting on quotes found to be insightful and stimulating. They hold relevance for modern-day classrooms seeking to initiate students into rewards of taking ownership of personal learning. By allowing students to record and respond to concepts within and beyond course readings, they allow individuals to pursue avenues of academic interest and cement/supplement core concepts covered in traditional and online courses while also providing instructors with a unique angle to respond to student needs and interests across disciplines.

Presentation type: Interactive Round Table (50 minutes)
Session type: Practical Teaching Strategies
Session track: General Pedagogy