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Liberal Education-Strengthening Liberal Education,a National Imperativen.Something About Educationn.The Origin and Development of Liberal Educationn.The Definition and Standard of Liberal Educationn.The benefits of Liberal Educationn.The Implementation of Liberal Education n.The summary of our presentationSomething About EducationSomething About EducationWhat is education?The meaning of educationTwo kinds of education systemWhat is education?Education in the largest sense is any act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind,character or physical ability of an individual.In its technical sense,education is the process by which society deliberately transmits its accumulated knowledge,skills and values from one generation to another.The meaning of educationAnd gladly would learn,and gladly teach.(Chaucer,British poet)勤于学习的人才能乐意施教。(英国诗人,乔叟)Better be unborn than untaught,for ignorance is the root of misfortune.(Plato,Ancient Greek philosopher)与其不受教育,不如不生,因为无知是不幸的根源.(古希腊哲学家 柏拉图)The meaning of education Genius 17 without education is like silver in the mine.(Benjamin Franklin,American president)未受教育的天才，犹如矿中之银。(美国总统 富兰克.B.)The roots of education are bitter,but the fruit is sweet.(Aristotle,Ancient Greek philosopher)教育的根是苦的，但其果实是甜的。(古希腊哲学家 亚里 士多德)The meaning of educationFor Nation:Science and technology constitute a primary productive force.-Deng Xiaoping Education are essential for countries to be able to achieve high levels of economic growth.The meaning of educationFor personal:Education is a key Education gives not only knowledge but also required social skills.Education makes our path in our lives easier.Two kinds of education system (Gao kun was awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics)(Yang zhenning was awarded the 1957 Nobel Prize in physics)Two kinds of education system Both Gao and Yang were born in china,but both of them were awarded the Nobel Prize at abroad.And so far,none of Chinese got this prize(except the peace of Nobel Prize).Two kinds of education systemLiberal educationKnowledge educationThe Origin and Development of Liberal EducationOutline The origin of liberal education The development of liberal education The advocated period The declined period The spread periodThe origin of Liberal EducationvThe concept of liberal education is first proposed by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle.vHe holds the feature of a real mans life is“Virtue”which includes the intellectual virtue and the ethical virtue.The development of liberal educationvThe advocated periodvLiberal education was advocated in the 19th century by thinkers such as John Henry Newman,F.D.Maurice and Sir Wilfred Griffin Eady,defined Liberal Education as being education for its own sake and personal enrichment,with the teaching of values.John Henry Newman He thinks that the purpose of a liberal arts education is to open the mind,to correct it,to refine it,to enable it to know,and to digest,master,rule,and use its knowledge,to give it power over its own faculties,application,flexibility,method,critical exactness,sagacity,resource,address,eloquent expression.Sir Wilfred Griffin EadyvSir Wilfred Griffin Eady,principal the Work Mens College from 1949 to 1955,defined Liberal Education,the raison detre of the College,as“something you can enjoy for its own sake,something which is a personal possession and an inward enrichment,and something which teaches a sense of values.”The Declined PeriodvThe decline of Liberal Education is often attributed to mobilization during the Second World War.The premium and emphasis placed upon mathematics,science,and technical training caused the loss of its prominent position in higher education studies.It became central to much undergraduate education in the United States in the mid-20th century,being conspicuous in the movement for general education.vHowever,the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Henry Rosovsky posits a scientific defition of liberal education in An Owners Manual in 1900.The Spread PeriodvIn the early years of the 21st century,many universities and liberal arts colleges reviewed their curricula to include a liberal education,or to promote broader undergraduate education infused with its spirit.This is evident in colleges and universities in the United States,Canada,United Kingdom,China,Hong Kong,Singapore,and Australia.vIn a word,people on the increasing number are concerning the importance of liberal education.v Liberal education is on board during the 21st century around the world.Liberal EducationStandarddefinition What is the Liberal Educationproperty methodspurposecontentnature propertyLiberal Education the whole development of an individual the development of freedom of personality liberal arts General Educationmethodsimpart knowledge in classrooma positive interaction of teachingsocial practice Purpose positive participation in society socially responsible all-round development Contentbasic knowledge skills attitudes multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary field What the standards of liberal education have?In order to evaluate the level of university In order to evaluate the level of university graduates in the principles of general graduates in the principles of general education,most U.S.universities set out education,most U.S.universities set out detailed standards for liberal education.For detailed standards for liberal education.For example,arts college of Harvard Universityexample,arts college of Harvard University，has five standards for the liberal has five standards for the liberal education.education.l lMust be able to think and write clearly and effectively.l lShould have a critical appreciation of the ways in which we gain knowledge and understanding l lNeeds an understanding of other cultures and other times l lMust have some understanding of correct judgment when make moral choice to learn and think about moral and ethical questionsl l Should have achieved depth in some field of knowledge Compared with Harvard,in 1993,Compared with Harvard,in 1993,Princeton University proposed Princeton University proposed standards which do not seem concise standards which do not seem concise to Harvard,But it is not only more to Harvard,But it is not only more specific but also more specific but also more influencing.They proposed standards influencing.They proposed standards for the graduates include twelve for the graduates include twelve elementselements l lTo think,speak,and write clearly l lTo reason critically and systematically l lTo conceptualize and solve problems l lTo think independently l lTo take initiative and work independently l lTo work in cooperation with others and learn collaboratively l lTo judge what is means to understand something thoroughly l lTo distinguish the important from the trivial,the enduring from the ephemerall lFamiliarity with different modes of thoughtl lDepth of knowledge in a particular field l lTo see connection among disciplines,ideas and culturesl lTo pursue lifelong learning conclusionLiberal Education individual social The benefits of Liberal Education Balance of Breadth and Depth in educationWhen they first arrive at college,many students are surprised at the general education classes they must take in order to graduate.I.A liberal education teaches you how to think1.You will develop strength of mind and an ordered intellect.2.You will be able to think for yourself.3.The world becomes understandable.II.A liberal education teaches you how to learn.1.College provides a telescope,not an open and closed book.2.The more you learn,the more you can learn.3.Old knowledge clarifies new knowledge.4.General knowledge enhances creativity.III.A liberal education allows you to see things whole1.A context for all knowledge.2.A map of the universe.3.Life itself is a whole,not divided into majors.IV.A liberal education will contribute to your happiness1.A cultivated mind enjoys itself and the arts.2.Knowledge makes you smarter and smarter is happier.Opposite voices are rising in the debate ofeducation.Liberal EducationKnowledge EducationSome educators advocate a liberal education,they think liberal education is a demand of talents training in higher education at present.On the contrary,quite a few educators argue that College education should adopted the knowledge education to replace the liberal education.The different aimsLiberal EducationKnowledge EducationLiberal education aims to make students have comparative perfect rationality and healthy feelings and develop potential possibility of ones self-realization.Knowledge education aims to make students have profound knowledge and foundation for the capacity in a specific field.Balance of Breadth and DepthBreadthDepthLiberal education and knowledge education should not be contradictory in the true sense.The Implementation of Liberal EducationnCurriculum system -The students have enough choice space(many courses)nCourse selection rules -Clear and specificnCourse selection guidance -AdviserCurriculum systemnYale English,Foreign language,Humanistic(including history,art,music,philosophy,religion,modern and ancient literature),Mathematics,Natural science and applied science,Social sciencenHarvard Foreign culture,Historical research,Literature and art,Moral reasoning,Science,Social analysis Quantitative reasoningCourse selection rulesnDemandmentnadvantagementCourse selection guidancenDistributional GuidelinesnDistributional RequirementsnAdvisersThe ways of implementing Liberal educationnLiberal education must be combined with quality educationnLiberal education must be combined with personality trainingnLiberal education must be combined with Knowledge educationnLiberal education must be combined with innovation educationLiberal education in the futurenThe factors promoting the development of liberal education (1)The rapid development of science and technology (2)social change requires full of life (3)Life dilemma challenges and global problems.nThe factors restricting the development of liberal education (1)The pragmatism of American society (2)American university values technical but despise knowledge.Social services too spare,but pursuing advanced culture and exploring academic theory insufficientn(3)Liberal education in the implementation is inadequacy Poor management Poor guiding Teachers mediocre Subjective assessmentLiberal education in the futurenProspect In the future,each stage education should include liberal education.Liberal education is not only a kind of course,but an attitude,a way of learning,a lifelong pursuit.The summary of our presentation Liberal education vs knowledge educationWhat should be the ultimate goals of education/purpose of education?nCompetencenBetter Work(higher salary)nSelf fulfillmentnProfessional workersnTeamworkProcess of the development of education in AmericanOriginal:Liberal education on the European modelnlate eighteenth century:more utilitarian and practical education nIn 1862:the Morrill Actnlate 1800s:choose courses freelynthe late 19th and early 20th centuries:Vocational and practical education was now a major component of American higher education.nmid-twentieth century:a new movement for the revitalization of liberal education begannIn 1947:a balance between specialized training on the one hand,aiming at a thousand different careers and a general curriculum that fosters the transmission of a common cultural heritage toward common citizenship on the otherKnowledge educationnprofessional workersnSolid foundationLiberal educationnCritical thinkingnCultural appreciationnAdaptabilitynEthical commitmentnSense of competition and cooperationnBroad scope of knowledge Original model for liberal educationOur opinions Choosing the liberal education without abandoning the knowledge education Thank you for your attention