The learning university : towards a new paradigm?

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The learning university : towards a new paradigm?

Chris Duke

(Cutting edge)

The Society for Research into Higher Education : Open University Press, 1992

  • : hard
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780335156535

Description

Duke assesses to what extent institutions of higher education are examining their role and modifying it to reflect changes in society and educational theory. In particular he asks to what extent the concept of lifelong learning is represented in institutional planning, both in terms of addressing the needs of students and promoting staff development.

Table of Contents

Old assumptions and new practices change and higher education - the new discourse missions, aims and objections - what may be new? out of the box - continuing education university-wide finishing school or service station - what mix? access, quality and success - old and new criteria staff development and organizational learning the fallacy of the ivory tower
Volume

: hard ISBN 9780335156542

Description

Duke assesses to what extent institutions of higher education are examining their role and modifying it to reflect changes in society and educational theory. In particular he asks to what extent the concept of lifelong learning is represented in institutional planning, both in terms of addressing the needs of students and promoting staff development.

Table of Contents

  • Old assumptions and new practices
  • change and higher education - the new discourse
  • missions, aims and objections - what may be new?
  • out of the box - continuing education university-wide
  • finishing school or service station - what mix?
  • access, quality and success - old and new criteria
  • staff development and organizational learning
  • the fallacy of the ivory tower.

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