<p>Capstones have been a part of higher education curriculum for over two centuries, with the goal of integrating student learning to cap off their undergraduate experience. In practice, capstones are most often delivered as a course or include a significant project that addresses a problem or contributes new knowledge. This edited collection draws on multi-year, multi-institutional, and mixed-methods studies to inform the development of best practices for cultivating capstones at a variety of higher education institutions.</p> <p>The book is divided into three parts: Part One offers typographies of capstones, illustrating the diversity of experiences included in this high-impact practice while also identifying essential characteristics that contribute to high-quality culminating experiences for students. Part Two shares specific culminating experiences with examples from multiple institutions and strategies for adapting them for readers' own campus contexts. Part Three offers research-informed strategies for professional development to support implementation of high-quality student learning experiences across a variety of campus contexts.</p> <p><i>Cultivating Capstones</i>is an essential resource for faculty who teach or direct disciplinary or interdisciplinary capstone experiences, as well as for faculty developers and administrators seeking ways to offer high-quality, high-impact learning experiences for diverse student populations.</p> Visit the Cultivating Capstones Companion Page, hosted by the Center for Engaged Learning.

Details

• Author: Caroline J. Ketcham, Anthony G. Weaver, Jessie L. Moore
• Publisher: Stylus Publishing, LLC
• Published: 2023
• Edition: 1
• Pages: 228
• Format: Paperback
• Language: en

ISBN: 9781642674170