Educating Students About the Purpose of Higher Education.
Overview & Synopsis
Contends that college students consider job training to be the primary purpose of education. College educators must be proactive in facilitating student understanding of the purpose of higher education, particularly in the liberal arts core curriculum, which provides the opportunity for students to explore knowledge outside their major and to become well-rounded individuals. (VWC)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Educating Students About the Purpose of Higher Education. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Higbee, Jeanne L., Dwinell, Patricia L. |
| Subject & Discipline | College Curriculum, College Role, College Students |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1997 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-63875 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |