The Character Model for the American University (Part IV)
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Besides playing an instrumental role in reforming general education programs, how else would faculty and administrators fit into the character model for American higher education? For faculty, the character model can provide an orientation in their research and service. Faculty can continue in their disciplinary research and service but also could explore the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) which could not only contribute to the mission of colleges and universities in teaching students but also demonstrate to the public the value of higher education. The value of teaching is a value that the public can understand and accept. Faculty therefore should consider undertaking research in SoTL to not only become better teachers but show the value of their research to the public.
The Character Model for the American University (Part IV)
The Character Model for the American…
The Character Model for the American University (Part IV)
Besides playing an instrumental role in reforming general education programs, how else would faculty and administrators fit into the character model for American higher education? For faculty, the character model can provide an orientation in their research and service. Faculty can continue in their disciplinary research and service but also could explore the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) which could not only contribute to the mission of colleges and universities in teaching students but also demonstrate to the public the value of higher education. The value of teaching is a value that the public can understand and accept. Faculty therefore should consider undertaking research in SoTL to not only become better teachers but show the value of their research to the public.