International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Volume 3, Number 1, January 2009
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Helping Students Learn in a Learner-Centered Environment
Terry Doyle
(Stylus, 2008)
According to Terry Doyle in his book Helping Students Learn
in a Learner-Centered Environment, “Most important, this book
has been written to answer the single most asked question I hear when
working with faculty groups: How do I help my students adjust to a learner-centered
practice?” As desired, Doyle has offered some excellent answers
for faculty struggling to transform their students into lifelong learners.
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Delena Bell Gatch
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia, USA
dbgatch@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
I completed my Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Georgia. During my Ph.D. program, I specialized in experimental condensed matter physics. After joining the faculty at Georgia Southern University, I developed a strong interest in Physics Education Research. I routinely teach four to five courses each semester and mentor undergraduate students interested in physics education research. During the summer, I enjoy co-teaching workshops for in-service and pre-service teachers with my colleagues in the College of Education. Currently, I am evaluating the implementation of electronic homework, developing and assessing inquiry based lessons for physics instruction, and investigating our Physics Department’s conversion from traditional lecture and laboratory courses to studio physics courses