Student Engagement Techniques: A Handbook for College Faculty

Student engagement in higher ed is complex, and often poorly defined which can be frustrating to new instructors and veteran professors alike. I used this book to learn more practical techniques for engaging today's college students. Student Engagement Techniques (2nd Ed) by Barkley and Major provided meaning to engagement with to-the-point language that meets busy instructors where they are. The authors enlighten that instructors are learning synergists who can empower students to learn via conscious efforts based in “what and how the student is learning.” In this gem, you’ll find dozens of evidence-based teaching strategies and 50 detailed student engagement techniques (SETS) to help instructors across disciplines synergize learning for their classes. The book exceeded my expectations as a resource. I wish I had it years ago! It’s not just a handbook to read once, it’s a companion I’ll consult with often in my college teaching journey.

I like all aspect of this book, it was a great resource for teaching college students. I am amazed at the content and really found it useful

Barkley and Major’s Student Engagement Techniques is an excellent resource for college faculty/professors at any level, undergraduate or graduate. The text is grounded in research, and each technique is discussed thoroughly—with information on applying techniques in face-to-face and online environments, and examples from a number of disciplines/fields. In addition to carefully discussing a variety of student engagement techniques, Barkley and Major also provide helpful tips for building community, fostering motivation, and promoting active learning. In short, this book is an essential resource for face-to-face, online, or hybrid instructors who want to improve student engagement.