Inside the knowledge factory

Article Abstract:

The purpose and self-image of the university is undergoing a transformation. Due to the success of science in advancing technology and a growing demand for higher education among the masses, governments are increasing higher education funding. Increases in public money may erode the university's autonomy.

Social aspects, Analysis, Universities and colleges, Education, Higher, Higher education, Academic freedom, Federal aid to higher education, Government aid to higher education, University autonomy

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Common knowledge: a national curriculum

Article Abstract:

The Core Knowledge Foundation of Charlottesville, VA, are hoping to change the US from being virtually the only industrialized nation without a national curriculum. The Foundation is working with teachers to develop guidelines for grades one through six that can hopefully be applied nationwide.

Services, Curricula, Education, Curriculum, Curriculum planning, Curriculum development, Curriculum consultants

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Mr Knowledge: America's management industry needs a champion for its latest buzzword

Article Abstract:

Ikujiro Nonaka is recognized as a leading management theorist, and was just appointed as the first professor of knowledge at the University of California, Berkeley. He believes that creativity on the job is important and that knowledge is crucial to any company's success.

Management, College faculty, Knowledge, Theory of, Epistemology, University of California, Berkeley, Nonaka, Ikujiro

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