Learning University
Towards a New Paradigm?
Published on 1. June 1992
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-335-15654-2 (ISBN)
Description
Duke assesses to what extent institutions of higher education are examining their role and modifying it to reflect changes in society and educational theory. In particular he asks to what extent the concept of lifelong learning is represented in institutional planning, both in terms of addressing the needs of students and promoting staff development.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-15654-2 (9780335156542)
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Content
Old assumptions and new practices; change and higher education - the new discourse; missions, aims and objections - what may be new?; out of the box - continuing education university-wide; finishing school or service station - what mix?; access, quality and success - old and new criteria; staff development and organizational learning; the fallacy of the ivory tower.