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What is one of the main concerns raised by reform reports regarding the learning that goes on in college classrooms?
What is one of the main concerns raised by reform reports regarding the learning that goes on in college classrooms?
Blame is placed on societal and institutional values for lack of respect for teaching.
What is the Rodney Dangerfield syndrome in relation to teaching?
What is the Rodney Dangerfield syndrome in relation to teaching?
Teaching don't get no respect.
What are graduate schools criticized for in terms of the Ph.D. degree awarded to potential professors?
What are graduate schools criticized for in terms of the Ph.D. degree awarded to potential professors?
Generation after generation of potential professors are awarded the Ph.D. degree without being professionally prepared to teach.
What is the main reason given by reform reports for the lack of attention to teaching in college classrooms?
What is the main reason given by reform reports for the lack of attention to teaching in college classrooms?
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What do reform reports criticize in terms of faculty policies and practices related to scholarship?
What do reform reports criticize in terms of faculty policies and practices related to scholarship?
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What are some of the reasons mentioned by reform reports for dissatisfaction with the quality of college instruction?
What are some of the reasons mentioned by reform reports for dissatisfaction with the quality of college instruction?
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What makes the difference between a lifelong learner and a grade grubber?
What makes the difference between a lifelong learner and a grade grubber?
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Why does instruction receive very little attention from college administrators?
Why does instruction receive very little attention from college administrators?
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Why is there a reluctance to tell faculty what or how to teach?
Why is there a reluctance to tell faculty what or how to teach?
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What do higher education institutions equate academic freedom with?
What do higher education institutions equate academic freedom with?
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What are some age-old questions in higher education that remain unanswered?
What are some age-old questions in higher education that remain unanswered?
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Where is most of any institution's budget allocated to?
Where is most of any institution's budget allocated to?
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What is the title of Mina Shaughnessy's book published in 1977?
What is the title of Mina Shaughnessy's book published in 1977?
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In which publication did Richard J. Stiggins discuss 'Improving assessment where it means the most' in October 1985?
In which publication did Richard J. Stiggins discuss 'Improving assessment where it means the most' in October 1985?
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What organization funded the preparation of the manuscript mentioned in the note?
What organization funded the preparation of the manuscript mentioned in the note?
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Which book by Donald A. Schon emphasizes the concept of 'The reflective practitioner'?
Which book by Donald A. Schon emphasizes the concept of 'The reflective practitioner'?
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What was the focus of Peter Seldin's article in April 1984?
What was the focus of Peter Seldin's article in April 1984?
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In which journal did David D. Williams discuss 'Naturalistic evaluation' in Spring 1986?
In which journal did David D. Williams discuss 'Naturalistic evaluation' in Spring 1986?
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