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Academic Disciplines: Holland'S Theory And The Study Of College Students And Faculty (Vanderbilt Issues In Higher Education)
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Using As A Framework The Theory Of Careers Developed By John L. Holland, The Authors Of This Volume Examine The Patterns Of Student Stability And Change Inherent In The College Experience, As Well As The Variations In Professional Attitudes And Behaviors Of College Faculty. Their Goal Is To Learn More About What Colleges And Universities Might Do To Facilitate The Retention, Satisfaction, And Learning Of Their Students.For Example, Why Should Faculties Split Over Studentoriented Teaching Strategies, One Group Favoring The Formal, Structured Classroom, The Other A Freer, More Spontaneous Environment? Why Do Some Undergraduates Become Independent Thinkers With Strong Analytical, Mathematical, And Scientific Competencies While Others Develop Powerful Interpersonal And Group Leadership Skills?Holland'S Theoryat Its Core A Personenvironment Fit Theoryassumes That There Are Six Personality Types And Six Analogous Academic Environments And That The Educational Persistence, Satisfaction, And Achievement Of Students Are A Function Of The Congruence Or Fit Between Students And Their Academic Environments. The Authors Also Assume That There Are Circumstances Under Which The Environments Of The Major Field Exert More Influence On Students Than Do The Students' Own Personality Traits. Applying Holland'S Theory To Distinctive Clusters Of Academic Disciplines, The Authors Have Found That The Answers To Such Fundamental Questions As Those Asked Above Emanate From A Basic Understanding Of The Influences Of Academic Disciplines And The Manner By Which They Shape The Patterns Of Thought And Behavior Of Both College Students And Faculty.Academic Disciplines Will Benefit Researchers And Graduate Students Who Study College Students And Faculty, As Well As Administrators And Policymakers Responsible For The Performance Of Colleges And Universities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Academic Disciplines: Holland's Theory and the Study of College Students and Faculty'? A: The book examines the patterns of student stability and change in the college experience, as well as the professional attitudes and behaviors of faculty, using Holland's theory of careers as a framework.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by John C. Smart and other contributors who explore the application of Holland's theory to academic disciplines.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: Topics include the relationship between personality types and academic environments, factors influencing student retention, satisfaction, and learning, as well as the impact of academic disciplines on thought and behavior.
- Q: What is Holland's theory of careers? A: Holland's theory posits that there are six personality types and six corresponding academic environments, suggesting that educational persistence and satisfaction depend on the fit between students and their environments.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 3, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Researchers, graduate students studying college students and faculty, as well as administrators and policymakers involved in higher education would find this book valuable.
- Q: How does this book address the challenges faced by college faculties? A: The authors explore why faculty may have differing views on teaching strategies and how these perspectives can impact student learning and engagement.