Star, Cassandra and Hammer, Sara (2008) Teaching generic skills: eroding the higher purpose of universities, or an opportunity for renewal? - EMBARGOED UNTIL DECEMBER 2009. Oxford Review of Education, 34 (2). pp. 1-15. ISSN 0305-4985 (Print), 1465-3915 (Online)
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Official URL: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a786632521~db=all~order=pubdate
Identification Number or DOI: 10.1080/03054980701672232
Abstract
[Abstract]: This paper explores opportunities and challenges presented by the development of graduate skills in Australian universities. We challenge the dichotomy that conceives of a fundamental disjuncture between the idea universities as institutions of vocational education and the more traditional conception of universities as key institutions in the formation of reflective practitioners, social critics and good citizens. Despite the challenges inherent in implementing the graduate skills project, we conclude that stakeholder consensus around the value of graduate skills represents a valuable opportunity for universities to regain control of the higher education agenda and renew their traditional, higher purpose.
| Item Type: | Article (DEST Category C) |
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| Additional Information: | Embargoed until December 2009. "This is an electronic version of an article published in Oxford Review of Education, 34 (2). Oxford Review of Education is available online at: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a786632521~db=all~order=pubdate" |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | generic skills, graduate attributes, higher purpose of universities, knowledge society, mass education, universities, vocational education |
| Subjects: | 330000 Education > 339900 Other Education > 339999 Other Education |
| ID Code: | 3552 |
| Deposited By: | Dr Cassandra Star |
| Deposited On: | 11 Feb 2008 11:46 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2008 15:47 |
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