Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 172
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Trim: 6⅜ x 9½
978-1-4758-2843-6 • Hardback • November 2017 • $66.00 • (£51.00)
978-1-4758-2844-3 • Paperback • November 2017 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-4758-2845-0 • eBook • November 2017 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
Suzane L. Bricker is an Associate Adjunct Online Professor at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC), and a peer editor for the Journal of Business and Technical Communication (JBTC).
Foreword
Preface
CHAPTER 1 – A Brief Introduction and Saluteto the Military Student
CHAPTER 2 - Why Should I Gear My Curriculum to Military Students?
CHAPTER 3 - Constructing Syllabus Content
CHAPTER 4 - A Military Learner’s Introduction to a College Campus: Directions on Resource Access
CHAPTER 5 – Defining the Needs of the Online Military Student
CHAPTER 6 – Who is the Army Learner?
CHAPTER 7 – Who is the Marine Learner?
CHAPTER 8 – Who is the Navy Learner?
CHAPTER 9 – Who is the Air Force Learner?
CHAPTER 10 – Who is the Coast Guard Learner?
CHAPTER 11 – Who is the Veteran Learner?
CHAPTER 12 – Who are the Reservists, Government Contractors, and Military Family
Members Learners?
CHAPTER 13 – Defining Basic Types of Medical, Physical, and Psychological Conditions
Chapter 14 – The Past, Present, and Future of Military Students’ Education: What the Experts Have to Say
References
This informative book serves as a valuable reference for understanding the unique needs and attributes associated with the military student. The book presents a structured framework that may serve as a guideline to understanding military identify and its impact on the learning experience. . . This text also provides insight into the values, beliefs, and attitudes associated with military culture and their impacts on traditional classroom and distance learning environments. Bricker presents logical and practical steps to best integrate, motivate and engage current military members and veterans in the classroom. . . . For the professional instructor, teacher, or curriculum designer, this book serves as a good introduction, if not a foundation, for better understanding the general needs of the military learner.
— Canadian Military History
Members of the military are often the most motivated students and bring leadership qualities and life experiences that are invaluable to the classroom. Suzane Bricker’s excellent and insightful handbook provides a window into military culture and practical steps to help instructors integrate active-duty service members and veterans into the classroom, address their unique challenges, and support them in reaching their full academic potential.
— Javier Miyares, president, University of Maryland University College
The Military Writers Society of America supports this project 100 percent and recommends this book to all undergraduate and graduate instructors. Suzane Bricker has successfully opened a channel of communication that can lead to better academic success for individuals who have served, and continue to serve our country with honor. Her guidebook combines the opinions of influential and concerned veteran advocates with insights from leading academic scholars. She is to be commended for her research into previously uncharted territory.
— Bill McDonald, Purple Heart Veteran, author, poet, international motivational speaker; founder, The Military Writer’s Society of America; film consultant, minister, veteran advocate
Having veterans in my classes is a privilege, a challenge, and, most of all, a responsibility. I have had to create my own training. I am thrilled to see, at last, such a thorough book to help all teachers and professors in this essential duty.
— Wick Sloane, administrator and adjunct professor of English, Bunker Hill Community College, Boston; Writes the column "The Devil's Workshop" for Inside Higher Ed
There are clear differences between traditional students and those who have spent time in the military. Suzane Bricker's handbook does an excellent job of highlighting these differences. Her book clearly informs the educator on how to have an impact on military learners.
— Daniel Fanella, PhD, Instructional Systems Specialist, United States Army War College