General education transformed : how we can, why we must / by Paul L. Gaston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gaston, Paul L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Educational change--United States.

Educational change.

General education--United States.

General education.

General education--Evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (55 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

NW, Washington, DC : Association of American Colleges & Universities, [2015]

Summary:

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. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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 Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9798988374794