Diversity among Disciplines: The Same Goals for All?.

Stark, Joan S.; Lattuca, Lisa R.

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ERIC Number: EJ481773

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Publication Date: 1993

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Diversity among Disciplines: The Same Goals for All?

Stark, Joan S.; Lattuca, Lisa R.

New Directions for Higher Education, n84 p71-86 Win 1993

Based on reports of 10 disciplinary task forces concerning improvement of college instruction, it is suggested that faculty respond to suggestions for curricular change in ways that reflect their disciplinary perspectives. It is concluded that faculty from varied disciplines need thoughtful leadership to develop support for any common curricular framework. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Majors (Students), Surveys, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Issue theme: "Strengthening the College Major."