General Education: An Analysis of Contemporary Practice.

Toombs, William; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ436354

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Publication Date: 1991

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General Education: An Analysis of Contemporary Practice.

Toombs, William; And Others

Journal of General Education, v40 p102-18 1991

Describes a study of general education at 700 colleges and universities, based on tabulation of credits and content analysis of goal statements. Examines degree requirements, the disciplines comprising general education, differences among majors, statements on general education, the use of labels, purpose and rationale, methods, and structure of learning. (DMM)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, College Curriculum, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Research, Degree Requirements, Educational Objectives, General Education, Higher Education, Liberal Arts, National Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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