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Inside Higher Ed

31 Saturday Oct 2020

Posted by Scot Lahaie in 21-Century Active Learning Spaces

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This blog outlines new approaches to teaching, learning, and different forms of assessments.

https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/higher-ed-gamma/pedagogy-and-course-design-need-change-here%E2%80%99s-how

A Complete Education

22 Thursday Oct 2020

Posted by Ute S. Lahaie in Student Engagement

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This essay by Joseph E. Aoun is worth your time and attention: A Complete Education

“With the release of his new book, In Defense of a Liberal Education, journalist Fareed Zakaria became the latest commentator to join the robust debate over whether the purpose of college is to promote professional advancement or personal growth. The debate typically contrasts the self-betterment offered by the liberal arts — usually meaning the humanities and social sciences — against the workforce merits of applied disciplines, such as engineering. One side argues that universities ought to nurture educated, complete human beings, while the other calls for… [click to read more].

https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2015/04/20/essay-calls-ending-divide-between-liberal-arts-and-practical-education#.VTbsV9gXUBw.twitter

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