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College classrooms bring together learners from many backgrounds,
with a variety of aspirations. Although the students are in the same
course, they are not necessarily on the same path. This diversity, coupled
with the reality that these learners often have jobs, families, and
other commitments, requires a flexibility that our nation’s higher education
system is addressing. Distance learning, shorter course terms,
new disciplines, evening courses, and certification programs are some
of the approaches that colleges employ to reach as many students as
possible and help them clarify and achieve their goals.
Wiley Pathways books, a new line of texts from John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., are designed to help you address this diversity and the need for flexibility.
These books focus on the fundamentals, identify core competencies
and skills, and promote independent learning. Their focus on the fundamentals
helps students grasp the subject, bringing them all to the same
basic understanding. These books use clear, everyday language and are
presented in an uncluttered format, making the reading experience more
pleasurable. The core competencies and skills help students succeed in
the classroom and beyond, whether in another course or in a professional
setting. A variety of built-in learning resources promote independent
learning and help instructors and students gauge students’ understanding
of the content. These resources enable students to think critically about
their new knowledge and apply their skills in any situation.
Our goal with Wiley Pathways books—with their brief, inviting
format, clear language, and core competencies and skills focus—is to
celebrate the many students in your courses, respect their needs, and
help you guide them on their way. |
