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

Kolb, David A., Boyatzis, Richard E., Cowen, Scott S.

ISBN 10: 078790032X / ISBN 13: 9780787900328

Published by Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Innovation in Professional Education : Steps on a Journey from Teaching to Learning
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 078790032X
• ISBN 13: 9780787900328
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Based on the experience of the restructuring of the MBA program atCase Western Reserve University, the book describes thetransformation of a program from one where student learning wasincidental to teaching and research into one where learning ispreeminent. Draws from ten years of curriculum change efforts totrace the entire process of program redesign, from initialdiscussion to implementation and evaluation. Examines strategicplanning within the professional school and describes in detail theManagerial Assessment Course--a key element of the new program anda driving force for self-directed learning.

The book provides specific designs, methods, and procedures forconducting outcome assessment studies, including five typesparticularly relevant to professional schools: alumni studies,employer studies, faculty studies, student-change studies, andprofessional competency studies. Throughout the book, the authorsand contributors describe a wealth of useful, thought-provokingideas and learnings on management education and institutionalchange.

About the Author

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.