A learning college for the 21st century

Author: O'Banion, Terry

Corporate author:
American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)

Abstract:

This publication addresses the need for educational reform and an increased focus on learning in the higher and postsecondary education sectors. The problems associated with the traditional framework of education are reviewed, and the author highlights how leading community colleges in the US are instituting positive changes. Focus is placed upon the concept of 'the learning college', an institution designed to help students make passionate connections to learning.

Subjects: Higher education; Providers of education and training; Research; Teaching and learning; Governance

Keywords: Community college; Case study; Formal education; Postsecondary education; Education and training reform

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Published: Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, American Council on Education, 1997

Physical description: 260 p.

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ISBN: 1573561134

Statement of responsibility: Terry O'Banion

Resource type: Book

Call Number:
TD/TNC 82.451