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Barnett, Ronald – 1994
This book is an exploration of the changing definitions of knowledge competence held to be valuable in universities. The central argument is that one ideology, that of academic competence, is being displaced with another ideology, that of operational competence. The book begins by considering the relationships among higher education, knowledge,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Structures, College Curriculum, Competence
Palmer, Ezra – 1993
Prejudice and how it can lead to discrimination is discussed with children as the audience. Discrimination begins with prejudice: the idea that one group is better than another. Although prejudice is morally wrong, it is not illegal, but it can lead to illegal discrimination. Discrimination is discussed with regard to: (1) individual rights; (2)…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Attitudes, Beliefs, Childrens Literature
