1. GENERAL Edu. IN U.S. 美國通識教育 主講人 : 顏善邦 銘傳大學行政副校長 地 點 : 東海大學 銘賢堂 日 期 : 99 年 11 月 11 日

2. TERMS THAT ARE OFTEN CONFUSED & MISUSED 經常誤用的通識教育相關字詞  Liberal Edu. An approach to learning that empowers individuals & prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, & change.

3. TERMS THAT ARE OFTEN CONFUSED & MISUSED (con.) 經常誤用的通識教育相關字詞 ( 續 )  Liberal Edu. Helps students develop a sense of social responsibility as well as strong & transferable intellectual & practical skills such as communication, analytical & problem-solving skills, & a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge & skills in the real-world settings.

4. (con.) 經常誤用的通識教育相關字詞 ( 續 ) TERMS THAT ARE OFTEN CONFUSED & MISUSED (con.) 經常誤用的通識教育相關字詞 ( 續 )  Liberal Arts Specific disciplines, such as humanities, sciences, & social sciences

5. (con.) 經常誤用的通識教育相關字詞 ( 續 ) TERMS THAT ARE OFTEN CONFUSED & MISUSED (con.) 經常誤用的通識教育相關字詞 ( 續 )  General Edu. The part of a liberal Edu. curriculum shared by all students. It provides broad exposure to multiple disciplines & forms the basis for developing important intellectual & civic capacities. General Edu. may also be called the core curriculum or the liberal studies.

6. A.Origin & Purposes 緣起與目的 □ Harvard ’ s Red Book ( 1945 ) – General Edu. in A Free Society □ Critical Thinking, Communication, Analytical, & (value) /Appreciation/ Judgment skill

7. B. General Edu./Liberal Edu. at Tunghai Univ. in Early Days 東海早期通識教育 □ Started in 1957 under the first president, Dr. Y. N. Tseng □ Science, Social Sciences, & Humanities

8. C. General Edu. & Liberal Edu. 通識教育  The Goals of A Liberal Edu. Wilburn T. Stancil * Respecting Freedom of Inquiry & the Pursuit of Truth * Grounding Edu. in Values * Developing Critical Thinking & Discernment * Becoming An Effective Communicator * Preparing for Responsible Citizenship * Embracing & Celebrating Diversity * Developing the Imagination & Aesthetic Appreciation *Becoming an Integrated Person

9. Trends & Emerging Practices in U.S. 美國最新趨勢  a. Emerging Practices The large majority of AAC&U member institutions say that they have a common set of intended learning outcomes for all their undergraduate students, & these outcomes address a wide variety of skills & knowledge areas.

10. Trends & Emerging Practices (con.) 美國最新趨勢 ( 續 )  a. Emerging Practices The skills most widely included in institutional learning goals are writing, critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, & oral communication skills. The areas of knowledge most commonly included are humanities, science, social sciences, global cultures, & mathematics.

11. Trends & Emerging Practices (con.) 美國最新趨勢 ( 續 )  a. Emerging Practices Increasing number of institutions are placing more emphasis on many engaged learning practices, such as service learning in courses & internships.

12. a. Emerging Practices- COMMON LEARNING OUTCOMES 共通學習果效 AREA OF KNOWLEDGE  Humanities  Science  Social Sciences  Global/World Cultures Mathematics  Diversity in U.S.  Technology  U.S. History  Languages  Sustainability

13. a. Emerging Practices- COMMON LEARNING OUTCOMES 共通學習果效 ( 續 ) INTELLECTUAL SKILLS  Writing Skills  Critical Thinking  Quantitative Reasoning  Oral Communication  Intercultural Skills  Information Literacy  Ethical Reasoning  Civic Engagement  Research Skills  Integration of Learning

14. b. Trends 趨勢  The majority of AAC&U institutions say general edu. has increased as a priority for their institutions and most institutions are in some stage of reviewing or modifying their general Edu. programs.  30% - Conducting assessments of learning outcomes  22% Discussing proposals for change  19% Formally reviewing program  18% Implementing changes adopted in past five years  11% Not making revisions

15. c. Curricular Patterns 課程模式  60% global courses  58% first-year seminars  56% diversity courses  51% interdisciplinary courses  38% civic learning and engaged activities  38% service learning opportunities  36% experiencing learning opportunities

16. Essential Learning Outcomes, Past and Present 今昔重大學習果效 What In 20th CenturyIn 21st Century Intellectual and personal development Same An option for the fortunateA necessity for all Viewed as non-vocation Essential for success

17. Essential Learning Outcomes, Past & Present 今昔重大學習果效 ( 續 ) How In 20th Century In 21st Century Through studies in arts and sciences Through studies that Disciplines or through general education Emphasize essential In initial years of college Learning outcomes

18. Essential Learning Outcomes, Past & Present 今昔重大學習果效 ( 續 ) Where In 20th CenturyIn 21st Century Liberal arts colleges or colleges of arts All schools and colleges And sciences in larger institutions

19. SOURCES 資料來源  A Student ’ s Guide to the Liberal Arts, Edited by Wilburn T. Stancil, Rockhurst University Press, Kansas City, Missouri 2003  Trends and Emerging Practices in ( U.S.) General Education, A  Survey of 433 member institutions of American Association of  Colleges and Universities, May 2009.

20. THE END & Thank you!