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Forrest, Aubrey – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1979
What students learn in general education can improve their functioning as citizens and such learning can be objectively measured. Ten conclusions by the College Outcome Measures Project, working to find and develop solutions to problems in assessing general civic competence, are provided. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Adults, Citizenship, Citizenship Responsibility, Competence
Banta, Trudy W.; And Others – 1996
This book applies the "Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning" developed by the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) to 82 case examples of assessment strategies being implemented at American institutions of higher education. Part 1 presents 10 chapters each covering one of the nine AAHE principles (and an…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, College Outcomes Assessment, Educational Practices
Download full textScott, Robert A. – 1993
This speech discusses the development of a true undergraduate liberal education for the 21st century that is also global in scope. It argues that liberal education is failing in its goal to truly educate students. The mission of every college or university should be to advance students' knowledge, skills, abilities, and values for an international…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cultural Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Anderson, Richard T. – 1991
As part of an effort to reinforce the general education competencies of students in its Associate in Applied Science degree programs, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) conducted two needs assessment surveys to develop a list of critical life skills for integration into existing curricula. Each of the identified skills can be developed in 2…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Basic Skills, Committees, Community Colleges
Hinni, John B.; And Others – 1992
This report describes significant phases in the development of Southeast Missouri State University's "University Studies" program instituted in 1988 as part of a general movement among American institutions of higher education to review and redesign their general education curricula. The report highlights unique program characteristics,…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Cultural Awareness
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Direct linkWeinstein, Claire E.; Stone, Gretchen Van Mater – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1993
Describes characteristics of "experts," arguing that community college students need to become expert learners. Discusses expert learners' types of knowledge, use of comprehension monitoring, motivation, and self-regulation. Discusses "direct instruction" and "metacurriculum" approaches for teaching learning-to-learn strategies. Reviews…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking, Educational Assessment
Lavelle, Ellen; Rickord, Bill – 1997
This research study reports the results of an attempt to build a model of individual differences in undergraduate student development based on factor analysis of a wide range of students' beliefs and behaviors. An 127-item inventory named the Dakota Inventory of Student Orientations was administered to 738 male and female undergraduate students in…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Correlation, Factor Analysis, General Education
