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The Syllabus and the Scar Tissue: What Leadership Preparation Programs Leave Out and Why It Matters

Philosophy of Teaching

The Syllabus and the Scar Tissue: What Leadership Preparation Programs Leave Out and Why It Matters

What Textbook Reading Teaches Students

Tracey E. Ryan
March 31, 2008

“Do we really need to buy the textbook? It’s so expensive!” “Can’t you just summarize it for us?” “Would you just…

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