Discourses in higher education and their implications for student experience. What are the ways in which discourses emerge in higher education and what are their implications for a student experience? Discourses in higher education are apparent in almost every interaction a student has with any aspect of the higher learning institution including but not limited to staff and policies and procedures (including assessment procedures). The notion of subjectivity‚ or the subject position of
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Curriculum in Higher Education Mary A. Swanagan Kaplan University HE510: Foundations of Higher Education Professor Heather Scott April 15‚ 2014 Curriculum in Higher Education An effective curriculum is an important part of a university’s success‚ especially for first time students. Attending a university for the first time can be very overwhelming for a first year student. Studies show that 25% of students drop out in the first year. Studies show that this number can be decreased if the
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was young‚ but the one that stood above them all was the subject of education. He always told me that if I wanted to be successful I would have to go to college to make something out of myself. My family is not a wealthy family. Therefore‚ my dad saved every single penny he earned from work to buy anything that I needed. He always encouraged me‚ and still encourages me go to school‚ because he knows that the value of an education will determine a future for me. As a result‚ I admire him. My dad has
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understand the whole concept of so called privatisation of higher education‚ I strongly believe education sector having humongous opportunity for an investment is what govt looking for. If I were to go with what has been enlighten in one of the comment for this article is of politician and corporate are seeking their potential in the sector‚ I think it’s probably be right‚ as all of us know both of them need large audience and education sector is not only the productive to deliver return on investment
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Role of Distance Education to Impart the Higher Education in Assam A case study of IDOL (Gauhati University) in Sonitpur District Manoj Kumar Hazarika‚ Assistant Professor‚ Department of Commerce‚ & Daisy Rani Kalita‚ Assistant Professor‚ Department of Economics‚ Darrang College‚ Tezpur Abstract: Overall development and growth of a nation is based on educational system of the nation. Higher education imparts in-depth knowledge and understanding to expose new edge of knowledge in different fields
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Getting an education‚ nowadays‚ seems to be an option rather than a need. After graduating high school‚ most students ask themselves: “Why should I attend college”? Some of them argue that continuing their education is not necessary to achieve economic stability; however‚ is it all about how economically stable a person is? Michelle Obama certainly knows the answer. At “Bowie State University Commencement Speech” Obama reminded all her audience the importance of getting an education to help build
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Personal Responsibility in Higher Education This paper will attempt to define what personal responsibility is and how it plays a part within higher education. It will also discuss a couple of strategies for success as a student. Lastly‚ I will discuss my approach of personal responsibility in my higher education. Personal responsibility according to "Merriam-Webster" (n.d.)‚ is “Personal: relating to an individual or an individual’s character‚ conduct‚ motives‚ or private affairs often in an offensive
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Petter Grønnesby P. 7 Free Higher Education is a Must America has been a world dominating country for decades‚ but in the later years we’ve seen a constant fall in the American economy and its future. We live in a highly competitive‚ global economy‚ and if our economy is to be strong‚ we need the best-educated workforce in the world. Education is also essential for personal well-being. We won’t achieve that if‚ every year‚ hundreds of thousands of bright young people cannot afford to go to college
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The Role of Higher Education in the Work Force Traditional notions of education are no longer sufficient to prepare a workforce for a contingent and dynamic world. Currently‚ we live in an era driven by information‚ global competition‚ and new technologies that are changing the way we think‚ live‚ and work. The Industrial Revolution was built on machinery‚ skills and labor; however‚ the information and knowledge-based revolution of the 21st Century is being built on investment‚ intellect‚ and creativity
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state exams do school-leavers choose most often in (CITY) ? 2.what are the best ways to prepare for examinations?how are you going to do it? 3.do you think that exams motivate students to study?why? 4.higher education ensures better life. these days is very important to gain secondary education. it’s not only develops your mentality‚but and broadens your perspective. In (CITY) the school-leaver are preparing for exams. Lithuania’s main exam is the first language exam. this first language exam
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