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UNINA9911008936503321 |
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Autore |
Gaston Paul L. |
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Titolo |
General education transformed : how we can, why we must / / by Paul L. Gaston |
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NW, Washington, DC : , : Association of American Colleges & Universities, , [2015] |
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©2015 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (55 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Educational change - United States |
General education - United States |
General education - Evaluation |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover -- Title page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- INTRODUCTION: The Way Higher Education Should Be -- PART 1. The Dilemma -- PART 2. The Solution -- PART 3. The Implementation -- CONCLUSION. The Sources of Success -- References -- APPENDIX. Liberal Education and America’s Promise: AAC&U’s Framework for Quality Learning and Inclusive Excellence -- About the Author -- About General Education Maps and Markers (GEMs) -- About AAC&U |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This publication, authored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, explores the transformation of general education in higher education. It discusses the current challenges faced by the education system and proposes solutions to enhance the quality and effectiveness of general education. The book emphasizes the importance of aligning educational practices with the needs of a diverse and rapidly changing global society. It aims to provide educators, policymakers, and academic institutions with insights and strategies to improve educational outcomes. The work is supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, indicating a focus on innovation and reform in educational practices. |
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