20. Learning That Matters: Discovery of Meaning and Development of Wisdom in Undergraduate Education

20. Learning That Matters: Discovery of Meaning and Development of Wisdom in Undergraduate Education

This paper makes the case for a shift of undergraduate education towards the development of meaningful life skills that are of value to the graduates as well as to the communities they live in. First, relevant connections between student learning, meaning, and wisdom will be made. Second, the articl...

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Main Author: Thomas Mengel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Windsor 2011-06-01
Series:Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching
Online Access:https://celt.uwindsor.ca/index.php/CELT/article/view/3250
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spelling doaj-7355dbe1d9fb4b1c93d84a5d75acd5a42020-11-25T02:53:59ZengUniversity of WindsorCollected Essays on Learning and Teaching2368-45262011-06-01310.22329/celt.v3i0.325020. Learning That Matters: Discovery of Meaning and Development of Wisdom in Undergraduate EducationThomas Mengel0University of New BrunswickThis paper makes the case for a shift of undergraduate education towards the development of meaningful life skills that are of value to the graduates as well as to the communities they live in. First, relevant connections between student learning, meaning, and wisdom will be made. Second, the article will explore how undergraduate education can more holistically and comprehensively support students in learning meaningfully and in developing elements of wisdom. In particular, the paper will suggest principles that allow the meaningful integration of learning outcomes, experiential learning opportunities, reflection, and assessment.https://celt.uwindsor.ca/index.php/CELT/article/view/3250
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