Top 5 Goals of an Education?

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  1. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    A. Ok, it is an overly simplistic question, but what do people see as the top 5 goals of undergraduate education? Here is my try.

    1. To think critically and accurately.
    2. To write clearly and precisely.
    3. To form a general understanding of the world viewed historically, from the Science point of view, and Humanities point of view.
    4. To be exposed to ideas outside of your own background.
    5. To learn how to interact reasonably and responsibly with others.

    B. If these are the major goals of an education which are best served by a DL education and which with a traditional one?

    Many thanks for any replies.
     
  2. DL Goals vs Traditional

    Dave,

    I accept part "A" of your post. Given part A, I see nothing here that cannot be achieved by either traditional or DL delivery.

    Dick
     
  3. Jack Tracey

    Jack Tracey New Member

    I'm not certain what I'd use as a substitute (maybe something to do with employment?) but I believe that #5 would be more appropriately listed as a goal of elementary school education, not college. :)
    Jack
     
  4. Bill Grover

    Bill Grover New Member

     
  5. Orson

    Orson New Member

    Interesting...

    "3. To form a general understanding of the world viewed historically, from the Science point of view, and Humanities point of view.
    "4. To be exposed to ideas outside of your own background.
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    Part 4 used to be the objective of distribution requirements.
    So--should DL distribution requirements be increased?
    I think it's an easy case to make...

    Without increasing 4, how can Part 3 ever hoped to be achieved with any reliable degree of uniformity? Alternatively, the requirements could be made more specific--more math, science, English, and history for any degree.

    Therefore, I would double the depth requirements of an Excelsior bachelors degree. (AND of B&M degrees, too.)

    --Orson
     
  6. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    Goals?........................................uh oh ...
     
  7. Bill Huffman

    Bill Huffman Well-Known Member

    I think perhaps another goal is missing.

    6. To get an understanding of a specific field of study.
     
  8. Myoptimism

    Myoptimism New Member

    Frankly, I believe the most common goal was left out. To receive the paper that certifies you as a college graduate.

    Tony

    Unfortunately to some.
     

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