Generally Speaking: The Impact of General Education on Student Learning in the 21st Century

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1975501233
• ISBN13: 9781975501235
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Myers Education Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.9"