There is increasing skepticism in the United States about the value of higher education, and some of this skepticism is focused on general education. General education is an extremely important part of the undergraduate experience, but in many cases, it has failed to adapt to current needs. Three challenges that many general education programs face include its disconnect from the institutional mission, a lack of opportunities for students to integrate what they have learned, and an unclear articulation of general education’s benefits. This chapter highlights some ways that these challenges are being addressed. Read more: https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/strengthening-general-education-to-prepare-students-for-today-and-tomorrow/338636.
Exploring how to prepare students and institutions for an uncertain future.