The Mission of Universities and the Vocational Paradigm: An Investigation of Students' Perceptions
Ημερομηνία
2002ISSN
1363-6820Εκδότης
Journal of Vocational Education & TrainingSource
Journal of Vocational Education & TrainingVolume
54Issue
4Pages
515-32Google Scholar check
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Εμφάνιση πλήρους εγγραφήςΕπιτομή
A survey of 135 education majors at the University of Cyprus found they tend to reject a purely instrumental or vocational approach to higher education, believe the university and the education department have a vocational orientation, and generally are satisfied with their professional preparation. A need to reaffirm the humanistic mission of higher education was suggested. (Contains 46 references.) (SK)