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Why the Medieval Idea of a Community-Oriented University is Still Modern

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:57:55 GMT

Title: Why the Medieval Idea of a Community-Oriented University is Still Modern

Authors: Koeddermann, Achim

Abstract: This article explores the medieval idea of a university and compares it to contemporary educational models

Educational Change, Spring 1999

Thu, 29 Oct 1998 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Educational Change, Spring 1999

Authors: Sperry, Chris; Ognibene, Richard; Michel, Teresa A.; Azelvandre, John P.; Bauer, Norman J.; Gajewski, Thomas; Glotzer, Richard; Shastri, Anuradhaa

Description: A Journal of Role Analysis and Institutional Change

Educational Change, Spring 1998

Wed, 29 Oct 1997 22:58:59 GMT

Title: Educational Change, Spring 1998

Authors: Morse, Jane Fowler; Jensen, Kipton E.; Lundt, Christine M.; Bauer, Norman J.; Iber, George; Sanchez, Pedro; Griffen, William; Shrader, Douglas W.; Lehmann, Joyce Woelfle; Koeddermann, Achim D.; Roda, Anthony

Description: A Journal of Role Analysis and Institutional Change

What Does it Mean to Orient Oneself in Thinking?

Thu, 19 May 2005 14:10:01 GMT

Title: What Does it Mean to Orient Oneself in Thinking?

Authors: Koeddermann, Achim D.; Cannon, Nancy

Abstract: “Orientation” is the perennial task of any university or college education. Without providing tools of orientation, the university fails. The American university follows the tutorial concept of Oxford as paradigm. Large undergraduate classes from Harvard to Oneonta seem to undercut the concept of such personalized forms of orientation. However, modern society needs the educational ideal as formulated by Immanuel Kant: "Enlightenment" as escape from media- or "self inflicted tutelage"(WA). The SUNY Board of Trustees, in adopting the resolution requiring assessment of student information management and critical thinking skills, seems to aspire to Kant’s ideal. The place of reference for orientation logically remains the library, physically or virtually. With guiding help, critical readers are able to orient themselves and others by referring to relevant sources without blindly following opinions.