Document Type
Chapter
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Habits of Mind: Designing Courses for Student Success
Editor
Julia M. Gossard & Chris Babits
Publisher
Utah State University
Publication Date
2023
First Page
51
Last Page
70
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
General education courses sometimes have the reputation among students of being obstacles to overcome, wastes of time, and a squander of tuition. In my opinion, student dislike of general education courses is fueled by two factors: 1) students’ misunderstanding of the purpose of general education and 2) general education instructors designing courses with a gatekeeping mentality. Traditionally, general education courses have served as the gatekeepers of the university experience by—intentionally or unintentionally—funneling out students who “don’t belong” through poor course design. Racially minoritized students, women, and first-generation college students are disproportionately affected by the gatekeeping mentality of general education instructors.
Recommended Citation
Taylor, Cree Phillips, "Chapter 3- Improving the General Education Experience Through Equitable and Inclusive Pedagogical Practices" (2023). Habits of Mind. Paper 5.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/habitsofmind/5
Comments
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