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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 to 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. |