Workplace Utility and the Humanities: General and Occupational Education in the Community College.

Higginbottom, George H.

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Publication Date: 1994

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Workplace Utility and the Humanities: General and Occupational Education in the Community College.

Higginbottom, George H.

Journal of General Education, v43 n4 p273-88 1994

Questions the merit of workplace utility as a criteria for general and occupational curricula, focusing on community colleges and the current trend toward Tech Prep curricula. Urges general education advocates to uphold the integrity of a broadly useful humanities education, while actively promoting vocational education for a well-prepared workforce. (19 references) (MAB)

Descriptors: Academic Education, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Education Work Relationship, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Humanities Instruction, Liberal Arts, Relevance (Education), Role of Education, Two Year Colleges, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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