Aims of General Education
Aims of General Education
- aesthetic, scientific, historical, and interdisciplinary ways of knowing;
- religion, particularly Christianity, in its many expressions;
- Berea College’s historical and ongoing commitments to racial (traditionally black and white) and gender equality, as well as to the Appalachian region;
- the natural environment and our relationship to it;
- the roles of science and technology in the contemporary world;
- U.S. and global issues and perspectives.
- read and listen effectively; write and speak effectively, with integrity and style;
- think critically and creatively, and reason quantitatively;
- develop research strategies and employ appropriate technologies as means to deepen one’s knowledge and understanding;
- work effectively both independently and collaboratively;
- resolve conflicts nonviolently.
- deepen their capacities for moral reflection, spiritual development, and responsible action;
- develop an openness to and knowledgeable appreciation of human diversity, in terms of race, gender, class, religion, sexuality, language, and culture;
- cultivate their imagination and ability to discern connections, consider alternatives, and think about topics and issues from multiple perspectives;
- think and act in ways that promote peace with justice;
- develop habits leading to lifetime health and fitness.
- Discussion and lecture;
- Student-initiated learning;
- Experiential learning (for example, service-learning, travel, internships, etc.);
- Collaborative learning.
- Critical Thinking: Students will use sound reasoning and strong evidence when drawing conclusions or constructing arguments.
- Communication: Students will express, develop, and support ideas with awareness of purpose and context.
- Research and Information Literacy: Students will locate, evaluate, and accurately cite sources that are appropriate to the goals of their research.
- Quantitative Literacy: Students will accurately interpret mathematical information and incorporate relevant quantitative evidence in their work.
- Intercultural Competence: Students will accurately and respectfully express or relate the complex interplay of history and experiences that shape the values of diverse communities.