Defining General Education and Its Goals General education, often referred to as the core curriculum, constitutes the foundational academic experiences designed to provide students with a broad base of knowledge, skills, and perspectives essential for success in complex modern society, regardless of their eventual specialization or career path. Unlike specific disciplinary training, the overarching goals […]
Defining General Education and Attitudinal Constructs General Education (Gen Ed) objectives represent the fundamental, institution-wide learning outcomes deemed essential for all undergraduate students, regardless of their chosen major or specialization. These objectives typically encompass broad skill sets such as critical thinking, effective communication, quantitative reasoning, and civic engagement, serving as the intellectual foundation upon which […]
Attitudes toward Assessment of Student Learning The concept of attitudes toward assessment of student learning represents a critical area of study within educational psychology and instructional design. An attitude, generally defined, is a psychological tendency that is expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor. In the context of education, […]