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Dead Ideas in Teaching and Learning
Rigor as Skill Building with Larry Jackson
Dec 1, 2022
Larry Jackson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of the Center for the Core Curriculum at Columbia College, discusses academic rigor in humanities courses, balancing student well-being and educational standards, addressing student disengagement, and the importance of intentional teaching for skill improvement and societal transformation.
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- Rigor in humanities courses is defined by critical thinking and close reading, emphasizing the development of intellectual skills and engagement with diverse perspectives.
- Balancing care and standards in education involves recognizing students' unique needs and creating a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment.
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Overview of Columbia's Core Curriculum
Columbia's core curriculum consists of required courses in literature humanities, frontiers of science, contemporary civilization, art humanities, and music humanities. These courses aim to develop students' skills in critical thinking, close reading, and the analysis of various works from ancient to contemporary times. The core curriculum also includes a university writing course, global core courses focusing on non-Western civilization, and other general education requirements.
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