Student Participation in General Education Reform: A Retrospective Glance at the Harvard Redbook.

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Title: Student Participation in General Education Reform: A Retrospective Glance at the Harvard Redbook.
Language: English
Authors: Kridel, Craig
Source: Journal of General Education. 1983 35(3):154-164.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 1983
Document Type: Historical Materials
Opinion Papers
Journal Articles
Descriptors: College Students, Curriculum Development, General Education, Higher Education, Student Participation, Universities
Abstract: Confronts the myth of mindless and irresponsible student participation in curriculum reform movements. Documents student involvement in the Harvard reform of general education. Shows that several student reports anticipated major aspects of the Redbook Plan for general education. Suggests that curricular reform make greater use of responsible student opinion. (DMM)
Journal Code: CIJSEP1984
Entry Date: 1984
Accession Number: EJ300124
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Confronts the myth of mindless and irresponsible student participation in curriculum reform movements. Documents student involvement in the Harvard reform of general education. Shows that several student reports anticipated major aspects of the Redbook Plan for general education. Suggests that curricular reform make greater use of responsible student opinion. (DMM)