Engaging Ideas: The Professor's Guide to Integrating Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom

Engaging Ideas is a comprehensive guide for designing writing assignments and critical thinking activities that foster active learning in students.

This third edition, revised by the co-author team of Bean and Melzer, offers practical strategies for linking pedagogy to course subject matter, including time-saving techniques for coaching the writing process, using self-assessment and peer response, and integrating social media and digital technology into the classroom.

With a focus on developing better ways to teach undergraduate reading and research, this book demonstrates how writing can be easily integrated with other critical thinking activities such as inquiry discussions, simulation games, and interactive lectures.

The result is students who come to class better prepared, more invested in the course material, and more likely to submit high-quality work.

Perfect for higher education faculty and curriculum designers across all disciplines, Engaging Ideas is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance student learning and achievement.