New paradigms for college tearching

A paradigm shift is taking place in college teaching, many aspects of which are described by the authors of this book. As each chapter’s extent of change illustrates in detail, minor modifications in current teaching practices will not solve the current problems with college instruction. Teaching success in today's world requires a new approach to instruction. This chapter starts by summarizing the paradigm we're leaving behind at various rates in colleges and universities across the country. We then present our take on the paradigm we're entering into, explore implications of the changing paradigm for students and faculty, and close by offering some suggestions for fostering change. The aim of this chapter is to stimulate thinking about the changing nature of college teaching and learning and to encourage the reader to engage in reflection and conversation.