The Value of Academic Discourse: Conversations That Matter, 2018

Item

Identifier: LB1027.44 .V35 2018

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Scope and Contents

"Understanding the art of academic conversations requires a building of trust, willingness to share, and a mind for critical thinking. Guidance for holding conversations with meaning and doing philosophy with learners is modeled, as well as how implementing classroom and collegial discourse benefits our society." -- amazon.com

Dates

Creator

Miranda, Twyla, 1951-2018 (Editor, Person)

Extent

1 volume (xvi, 203 pages) : illustrated ; 24 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Publication information:

Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]

General

Both of the editors of this volume have ties to Texas Wesleyan. Twyla Miranda has been Professor of Education at Texas Wesleyan University since 1990. Jeffrey Herr, who is currently an Associate Professor at Tarrant County College, has taught some courses as an adjunct professor here. Each of them has contributed chapters to this book. There are some other contributors with ties to Texas Wesleyan. Nakia S. Pope was the Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) for a number of years. Maryann Felps earned her M.Ed. in English Communications from Texas Wesleyan. Shane Naterman earned his Ed.D. From Texas Wesleyan.