Book Title: Emphasizing a Student-Centered Process: Open Pedagogy Course Assessments Across Disciplines
Edited by Angela M. McGowan-Kirsch, PhD and Kelly Soczka Steidinger, M.A.

Book Description:
Emphasizing a Student-Centered Process: Open Pedagogy Course Assessments Across Disciplines showcases how Open Educational Practices (OEP) empower students as active contributors to knowledge creation. Grounded in constructivist principles, this collection highlights student-centered assessments—from collaborative course design and renewable assignments to generative artificial intelligence—that foster critical thinking, active learning, and inclusivity. Through practical examples and reflective discussions, the book provides educators with actionable strategies to integrate open pedagogical practices across disciplines while addressing challenges such as institutional support, professional development, and resource accessibility.
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Book Description
Emphasizing a Student-Centered Process: Open Pedagogy Course Assessments Across Disciplines showcases how Open Educational Practices (OEP) empower students as active contributors to knowledge creation. Grounded in constructivist principles, this collection highlights student-centered assessments—from collaborative course design and renewable assignments to generative artificial intelligence—that foster critical thinking, active learning, and inclusivity. Through practical examples and reflective discussions, the book provides educators with actionable strategies to integrate open pedagogical practices across disciplines while addressing challenges such as institutional support, professional development, and resource accessibility.
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Emphasizing a Student-Centered Process: Open Pedagogy Course Assessments Across Disciplines Copyright © 2025 by Angela M. McGowan-Kirsch & Kelly Soczka Steidinger is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy