Started off the day asking about why we have such a big proliferation in the stories of superheroes. Finished the day by talking about Dào
Tag: higher education
The Big (Soul) University
The entire existential project behind Karl Jaspers’ Idea of the University involves integrating a professor’s research with students’ search for their own selves. The Socratic teacher turns
Neoliberalist Humanities
It is not the humanities per se that are under attack. It is learning: learning for its own sake, curiosity for its own sake, ideas
The slim chances of getting on tenure track without an “elite” school PhD
This is why I am keeping my PhD studies oriented toward these targets: (1) becoming a coffee consultant, (2) setting up a practice as a
Ripping Off of Young America: The College Loan Scandal
Good investigative piece from Matt Taibbi and well worth your time. If you are not sure, just read these few paragraphs and decide if you
Reblog: What is the mission of Higher Education Institution and MOOCs?
Originally posted on Learner Weblog:
“Can we assume that our education system (including most MOOCs) is primarily built on a behavioral/instructivist model of education? Teachers…
