Problems in the institutionalization of higher education; an analysis based on historical materials

Clues to the answers for such questions as the best preparation of qualified men for creative social science research, the extent to which the past development of natural science can be utilized as a guide to the future development of social science, the optimum educational organization, the proper...

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Published in:Behavioral Science 1957, Vol.2 (2), p.134-146
Main Author: Gerard, R. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Departments
Creativity
Higher Education
Professional Training
Social Science Education
Social Science Research
Universities
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Summary:Clues to the answers for such questions as the best preparation of qualified men for creative social science research, the extent to which the past development of natural science can be utilized as a guide to the future development of social science, the optimum educational organization, the proper balance between quantity and quality factors, the dichotomy between teaching and research, the balance between theory and general learning versus practical learning are sought in the dynamic interpretation of the historical process of education, and the controlling factors which help bring about educational change, both institutional and functional, are discussed. For example, reasons are suggested for the dominance of the department in universities and for the high or low prestige of the institutions.
ISSN:0005-7940
1099-1743
1932-300X
DOI:10.1002/bs.3830020207