"The Educated or the Trained": Analyzing Engineering Majors' Perceptions of General Education
Overview & Synopsis
The author uses ethnographic data from a project at one institution of higher education to analyze the culture surrounding general education from students in an occupational-professional major. This study provides qualitative insight into the culture of general education by studying how a group of engineering majors at one institution view their general education curriculum. The author demonstrated how institutional policies as well as students' rigorous course requirements structured a culture of disregard toward the general education curriculum. Findings also highlight the tension between the liberal arts and professional programs of study.
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Document Information
| Document Title | "The Educated or the Trained": Analyzing Engineering Majors' Perceptions of General Education |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Tichavakunda, Antar A. |
| Subject & Discipline | Higher Education, General Education, Engineering Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2020 |
| 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-95456 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |