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In chapter 4 of this week’s reading, Lucas discusses how Colonial and Antebellum colleges were established in America. As colleges became universities, a distinction was formed between clergy as leaders to more business model leaders, and political affairs became a greater focus for institutions in contrast to more civil affairs prior to this transition. In Chapter 5, Lucas highlights conflicts that encouraged decisions for restructuring of institutions of higher education post-civil war. Curriculum design and faculty retention were some of the areas of higher education most impacted by the restructuring and rebuilding of institutions. Lucas discusses how institutions began making sure that their academics aligned with practical knowledge while being developed.
What are some of the present-day impacts of the restructuring of Early American colleges and universities discussed in chapters 4 and 5?
What we know about learning is changing educational institutions, faculty roles, and student populations in the twenty-first century. The traditional teaching methodologies (e.g., lectures and tests) are becoming obsolete in a world that encourages people to think critically and creatively(www.aacu.org). New forms of pedagogy, active learning, self-guided instruction, and group work are transforming teaching approaches, moving them away from traditional lectures to passive audiences (Travis 1997). I've been in education for over 20 years and I've seen the change with the curriculum design and faculty retention. The challenge in developing and institutionalizing innovative pedagogy and curricula is getting buy-in from three different sectors: administrators, faculty, and students. Do you see a change in education in the last five years?
Reference: www.aacu.org
Thank you for your questions and it is a good question. I would say that curriculum design yet impacts our higher education institutions as it did yesterday. There seems to be a great deal of accountability issues due to curriculum. Institutions are continuously addressing these issues. Thelin (2017) argues that "A primary issue that brings together numerous related concerns is that the curriculum in American higher education is heir to a Legacy of Lethargy".
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