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Using Course Packs to Address Limitations of Traditional Textbooks in Leadership Education

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Title: Using Course Packs to Address Limitations of Traditional Textbooks in Leadership Education
Language: English
Authors: Whitaker, Brett L., Greenleaf, Justin P.
Source: Journal of Leadership Education. Jul 2019 18(3):176-184.
Availability: Association of Leadership Educators. e-mail: Jole@aged.tamu.edu; Web site: http://leadershipeducators.org/page-1014283
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Textbooks, Reading Material Selection, Undergraduate Students, College Faculty, Introductory Courses, Curriculum Development, Open Educational Resources, Administrator Education, Leadership Training, Student Costs
ISSN: 1552-9045
Abstract: Leadership educators face unique challenges in identifying relevant reading materials for their courses. This paper explores the utility of course packs as a tool to address the limitations of traditional textbooks. We describe the process of development for designing a course pack for an undergraduate Leadership Education course. Following this, beneficial outcomes and limitations of course packs are identified and strategies for overcoming the limitations are presented. The paper concludes with reflections of faculty that have implemented a course pack along with recommendations for implementation.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Access URL: https://journalofleadershiped.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/18_3_Whitaker_vf.pdf
Accession Number: EJ1222122
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Leadership educators face unique challenges in identifying relevant reading materials for their courses. This paper explores the utility of course packs as a tool to address the limitations of traditional textbooks. We describe the process of development for designing a course pack for an undergraduate Leadership Education course. Following this, beneficial outcomes and limitations of course packs are identified and strategies for overcoming the limitations are presented. The paper concludes with reflections of faculty that have implemented a course pack along with recommendations for implementation.
ISSN:1552-9045