Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Is college just job preparation or brain training? - ZipMinis Blog-ology: Science of Blogging

Is college just job preparation or brain training? - ZipMinis Blog-ology: Science of Blogging



Mines the inherent value of education in developing and training the brain, making college more than just a jumping through academic hoops.

Notes that our intensely interconnected electronic global environment changes occur each instant, and if one attends college only for a career or vocation, the training they receive will likely be outdated by the time they reach the workforce.

Higher education needs to create lifelong, adaptive, self-motivated learners who can adapt quickly to learn new skills and technologies. This means that students must receive training outside their discipline.

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