Transforming Student Persistence in Higher Education: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Inclusivity - Couverture souple

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ISBN 13 : 9798260044896

Editeur : Igi Global Scientific Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

As student persistence remains a pressing challenge in higher education, institutions must look beyond traditional retention strategies to better understand the factors that influence student success. Persistence is shaped not only by students' individual circumstances but also by the quality of the learning environments colleges and universities create. Effective pedagogy, meaningful assessment, and inclusive practices play a critical role in strengthening academic engagement, confidence, and a sense of belonging. By designing learning experiences that address diverse needs, provide timely and actionable feedback, and promote equitable opportunities for achievement, institutions can help students overcome barriers and remain on track toward their educational goals. Advancing student persistence requires a holistic approach that supports both academic development and student well-being throughout the educational journey. Transforming Student Persistence in Higher Education: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Inclusivity explores how effective teaching practices, meaningful assessment, and inclusive learning environments can enhance student engagement, belonging, and persistence in higher education. It examines evidence-based strategies that educators and institutions can use to reduce barriers to success, respond to diverse student needs, and foster supportive academic experiences that promote retention, achievement, and degree completion. Covering topics such as experiential learning, teacher education, and student retention, this book is a valuable resource for educators, curriculum developers, higher education administrators, academicians, researchers, and scholars.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Rick Rantz recently retired as Dean, Academic Affairs at Allan Hancock College. His education background includes a teaching English as second language certificate, a master's degree in linguistics and bilingual education, and doctoral studies in higher education at Baylor University and the University of Houston. As a former K-12 teacher, he worked in California, Ecuador, and Argentina. At the higher education level, he has held executive positions at Feather River College, Sierra College, and Allan Hancock College. Rantz's research focuses on higher education leadership, decolonization, and issues surrounding the impact of curriculum and assessment on culturally diverse and minoritized populations. He consults nationally on this later topic.

Deborah Pirman serves as Dean of Academic Affairs overseeing Allan Hancock College's Lompoc Valley Center, Public Safety Training Center, and Extended Campus programs, including dual-enrollment and carceral programming. With over two decades in the education field, she has taught students in every grade from preschool through university, served as both a K-12 and college administrator, and provided professional development and consulting services for education and ed tech organizations. She carries expertise in curriculum, instruction, and leadership with a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education spaces. Her current research explores the revolutionary leadership styles of people with marginalized identities through the comparative analysis of case studies and quantitative risk profile data. In all endeavors, she enjoys nurturing collaborative relationships and co-developing creative solutions to complex problems in education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798260044896
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 466
• Éditeur: Rantz Rick, Pirman Deborah
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible