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Teaching Key Competencies in Liberal Arts Education
Author(s) -
Goldenberg Edie N.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
new directions for teaching and learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.192
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1536-0768
pISSN - 0271-0633
DOI - 10.1002/tl.2
Subject(s) - liberal arts education , lifelong learning , liberal education , arts in education , pedagogy , sociology , general education , key (lock) , the arts , mathematics education , higher education , political science , engineering ethics , psychology , computer science , engineering , law , computer security
The study of the liberal arts provides an exemplary arena for students to become active learners. The complexity of modern society requires a broader understanding of societal problems rather than a specialized one. Real problems are multifaceted and demand multifaceted solutions. Engaging students in the study of the liberal arts can provide a basis for lifelong learning and civic involvement.