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Habits of Mind - Fostering Access and Excellence in Higher Education (Paperback)
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Habits of Mind maintains that the fact that almost everyone now
goes to college need not be seen as an obstacle to excellence in
education. Some critics have insisted that college is not for
everyone, but William B. Allen and Carol Allen assert that the
college diploma has rightly become as much the norm in this century
as the high school diploma was during the twentieth century.
Accordingly, it is essential that higher education remains true to
its deepest purpose: the cultivation of proficient humanity. The
authors see the key to this goal as the development of judgment, or
"habits of mind." Habits of mind are far and away the most
influential determinants of human conduct, and nowhere are they
more profoundly shaped than in institutions of higher education.
Furthermore, liberal education has proven most effective in this
undertaking.The authors elaborate on the purpose of higher
education and identify the chief obstacles to achieving its aim.
They demonstrate the critical role of academic leaders in achieving
the aim of higher education and posit that excellence in judgment
is the primary characteristic of the academic leaders who fulfill
this role. They examine three aspects of access to higher
education: academic readiness, the cost and funding of higher
education, and the capacity of the physical plant. Finally, they
use policies developed in Virginia to demonstrate realistic
approaches to achieving the aims of access and quality discussed
throughout the book.The authors draw on their years of experience
as practitioners in both private and public institutions, liberal
arts colleges, and research universities to develop their material.
This volume will be of interest to faculty and students in higher
education programs, nation and state public policymakers,
legislative and academic leaders, and a general public concerned
about the cost and value of a college education.
General
Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2017 |
First published: |
2003 |
Editors: |
William Allen
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
249 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-51050-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Philosophy of education
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LSN: |
1-138-51050-5 |
Barcode: |
9781138510500 |
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