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Purpose – This sermon argues that artistry and understanding are the offspring of whole people: thoughtful, resolute, and passionate. It then considers some illiberal fashions in higher education that stifle passion. Design/methodology/approach – This is an opinion piece. Findings – Current threats...

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Published in:On the horizon 2014-01, Vol.22 (1), p.75-79
Main Author: Pollard, Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemistry
College Instruction
Colleges & universities
Delivery Systems
Education
General Education
Global & comparative education
Higher Education
Horses
Learning
Males
Organic Chemistry
Philosophy
Soul
Undergraduate Students
Vandalism
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Summary:Purpose – This sermon argues that artistry and understanding are the offspring of whole people: thoughtful, resolute, and passionate. It then considers some illiberal fashions in higher education that stifle passion. Design/methodology/approach – This is an opinion piece. Findings – Current threats to liberal education include metaphors demeaning to professors, incomprehensible or inconsequential learning objectives, and schemes that increase “intentionality” by limiting students' opportunities for exploration and discovery. Originality/value – This sermon makes vivid to educational leaders and would-be reformers some of the negative consequences of their actions and proposals.
ISSN:1074-8121
2054-1708
DOI:10.1108/OTH-09-2013-0037