This extensive overview first surveys the history of general education in the United States. It discusses how the recommendations of stakeholder groups have shaped general education in recent decades. Subsequent chapters detail best practices and findings in the assessment of student learning as it relates to the general education curriculum across institutional types. The discussion then turns to the larger impact of general education on culture and society as students navigate life beyond the undergraduate experience. The final chapters will provide insight into how various institutions are innovating through the general education curriculum, as well as a discussion on the keys to maintaining the relevancy of this curriculum throughout the 21st century and beyond.
Perfect for courses such as:
Assessment of Student Learning | Higher Education Administration
Academic Issues in Higher Education | Introduction to/Foundations of Higher Education
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Generally Speaking
The Impact of General Education on Student Learning in the 21st Century
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- English
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eBook - ePub
Generally Speaking
The Impact of General Education on Student Learning in the 21st Century
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1. General Education for the 21st Century and Beyond
- 2. Assessing the Impact of General Education on Student Learning
- 3. Closing the Assessment Loop in General Education
- 4. The Impact: Two-Year Institutions
- 5. The Impact: Four-Year Institutions
- 6. The Larger Impact: Culture and Society
- 7. Case Studies in General Education: Engaging Through Faculty Learning Communities
- 8. Case Studies in General Education: Design Thinking for Faculty-Driven Assessment
- 9. Case Studies in General Education: Critical Timing for Critical Reading
- 10. Case Studies in General Education: Integrating General Education and the Majors
- 11. Guiding Generation Z’s Future: Transforming Student Learning Opportunities to Career Outcomes
- 12. The Future Relevance of the General Education Curriculum
- Index
- Contributors
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