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1 online resource (1 PDF file (various pagings)) : illustrations. |
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polychrome |
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Consensus study report
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Consensus study report.
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"A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
In the United States, broad study in an array of different disciplines --arts, humanities, science, mathematics, engineering-- as well as an in-depth study within a special area of interest, have been defining characteristics of a higher education. But over time, in-depth study in a major discipline has come to dominate the curricula at many institutions. This evolution of the curriculum has been driven, in part, by increasing specialization in the academic disciplines. There is little doubt that disciplinary specialization has helped produce many of the achievement of the past century. Researchers in all academic disciplines have been able to delve more deeply into their areas of expertise, grappling with ever more specialized and fundamental problems. Yet today, many leaders, scholars, parents, and students are asking whether higher education has moved too far from its integrative tradition towards an approach heavily rooted in disciplinary "silos". These "silos" represent what many see as an artificial separation of academic disciplines. This study reflects a growing concern that the approach to higher education that favors disciplinary specialization is poorly calibrated to the challenges and opportunities of our time. The Integration of the Humanities and Arts with Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Higher Education examines the evidence behind the assertion that educational programs that mutually integrate learning experiences in the humanities and arts with science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) lead to improved educational and career outcomes for undergraduate and graduate students. It explores evidence regarding the value of integrating more STEMM curricula and labs into the academic programs of students majoring in the humanities and arts and evidence regarding the value of integrating curricula and experiences in the arts and humanities into college and university STEMM education programs. |
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This activity was supported by contracts between the National Academy of Sciences and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (#11600619), the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts (#AH253080-16), the National Academy of Sciences Scientists and Engineers for the Future Fund, and the Teagle Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or agency that provided support for the project. |
| Contents |
Challenges and opportunities for integrating established disciplines in higher education -- Higher education and the demands of the twenty-first century -- What is integration? -- The challenges of assessing the impact of integration in higher education on students -- Understanding and overcoming the barriers to integration in higher education -- The effects of integration on students at the undergraduate level -- Integration in graduate and medical education -- Findings and recommendations -- Epilogue. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives -- United States.
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Education, Higher -- Aims and objectives. |
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United States. |
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Educational change -- United States.
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Educational change. |
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Universities and colleges -- United States -- Planning.
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Universities and colleges. |
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Planning. |
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Medicine and the humanities -- United States.
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Medicine and the humanities. |
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Science and the humanities -- United States.
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Science and the humanities. |
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Interdisciplinary approach in education -- United States.
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Interdisciplinary approach in education. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Technical reports.
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Technical reports.
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| Added Author |
Bear, Ashley, editor.
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Skorton, David J., editor.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Integrating Higher Education in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Integration of the Humanities and Arts with Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Higher Education : Branches from the Same Tree. Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2018 9780309470612 |
| ISBN |
9780309470629 |
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0309470625 |
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9780309470643 (electronic book) |
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0309470641 (electronic book) |
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9780309470612 |
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0309470617 |
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