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This course offers an overview of the
development of American higher education in the 21st
Century. It aims to help students understand the origins of
contemporary practices and problems in American higher
education. On the other hand,
virtual reality
has become common both in training and simulation. Higher
education is likely first to make use of virtual
environment, particularly in U.S.. Technology prompts so-
called virtual University and distance learning, which
overrules the traditional linear teaching and learning mode.
How technology influences American higher education and how
instructional media is applied as one of teaching approaches
are also the major issues in the course.
In addition, this course is designed to help students
acquire the ability to use academic English fluently and
accurately in speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The content of the course will be
presented through various ways: presentations given by the
instructor (on video), online discussions, regular face to
face student presentations, and individual and group
assignments online.
Major reading themes include: (1) the
development of different types of educational institutions
and various aspects of higher educational administration;
(2) evaluation and taxonomy in American higher education;
(3). Academic reputation and mission of Research University;
(4). Technology in American Higher Education; (5).
Instructional technology in higher education; (6). Distance
learning
References:
1. Altbach,
Philip G, Robert O. Berdahl, and Patricia J. Gumport, eds.
(1999).American Higher Education in the Twenty-first
Century. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University
Press.
2. Kennedy
Donald. (1997). Academic Duty. Cambridge:
Harvard University Press.
3. Kerr,
Clark. (2001). The Uses of the University.
Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
4. University
of Michigan (2000). A University for the 21st
Century. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan
Press.
5. Rhodes,
Frank H.T. (2001). The Creation of the Future.
Ithaca, London: Cornell University Press.
6. Jonassen,
D.H. (1998) Learning with Technology: A Constructivist
Perspective. Prentice Hall.
7. Oxford,
Rebecca L. ed. (2000). Tapestry. Singapore:
Thomson Learning.
8. Introduction
to St. Louis University.(1999).
Video Tape, St. Louis.
6 lessons include:
(1) Introduction to the historical
development of higher education (6
hours)
○
Multiversity
○ Federal role
○ Higher education pattern
(2) the status of American Colleges and
Universities (6 hours)
○ Carnegie classification
○ U.S. News & World Report
(3) Academic Reputation and Mission(6 hours)
○
Research University
○ teaching and research;
○ case study: Georgetown University
(4) Introduction of current usages of
instructional technology in
America. (6 hours)
○ Introduction of various types of
instructional media.
○
Pros and cons of instructional media in class.
(5) Instructional technology and application
in higher education. (6
hours)
(6) Distance learning in American higher
education. (6 hours)
a. Case study of MIT
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