Getting Ready : The Liberal Arts and Science in the Post-Pandemic World / William D. Adams ; with a foreword by Lynn Pasquerella.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adams, William D., author.

Contributor:

Pasquerella, Lynn, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Humanistic--Social aspects.

Education, Humanistic.

Science--Study and teaching (Higher)--Social aspects.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (34 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Association of Colleges and Universities, [2022]

Summary:

This book examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education, particularly focusing on the liberal arts and sciences. William D. Adams explores the necessity of reimagining college education to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of integrating work readiness and participation readiness into the liberal arts curriculum. The author argues for a shift towards educational practices that connect academic learning with real-world issues, advocating for a more inclusive and democratic approach to liberal education. The book is intended for educators and leaders in higher education, urging them to adapt their teaching methods to better prepare students for the future. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Essay I Work Readiness

Essay II Participation Readiness

Essay III Meaning Readiness

Conclusion

Notes

About the Author

About AAC&U Generated by AI.

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Print version: Adams, William D. Getting Ready: the Liberal Arts and Science in the Post-Pandemic World

ISBN:

9781734717341

1734717343