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

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 EducationAcknowledgments

1. General Education for the 21st Century and Beyond
Madeline J. Smith and Kristen L. Tarantino

2. Assessing the Impact of General Education on Student Learning
Lisa K. Bonneau, Ryan Zerr, Anne Kelsch, and Joan Hawthorne

3. Closing the Assessment Loop in General Education
Nhung Pham and Doug Koch

4. The Impact: Two-Year Institutions
Angie Adams and Devon Hall

5. The Impact: Four-Year Institutions
Kristen L. Tarantino and Yue Adam Shen

6. The Larger Impact: Culture and Society
Mary Kay Jordan-Fleming and Madeline J. Smith

7. Case Studies in General Education: Engaging Through Faculty Learning Communities
Su Swarat and Alison M. Wrynn

8. Case Studies in General Education: Design Thinking for Faculty-Driven Assessment
Tim Howard and Kls