The Perils of Using Any Solitary Metaphor to Shape Educational Vision: A Reply to Hill and Spence.

Browne, M. Neil; Hiers, Wes; Quinn, J. Kevin

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ERIC Number: EJ561591

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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The Perils of Using Any Solitary Metaphor to Shape Educational Vision: A Reply to Hill and Spence.

Browne, M. Neil; Hiers, Wes; Quinn, J. Kevin

Journal of General Education, v47 n1 p31-36 1998

Reviews both the benefits and potential negative consequences of using a market analogy to describe the roles of students and teachers in the educational system. Argues that education is more than the gratification of consumer desire and should offer direction in the development of individual students. (JDI)

Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Educational Quality, Free Enterprise System, General Education, Liberal Arts, Metaphors, Role of Education, Student Role, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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