The Joyful Entry and Irresistible Advancement of Skills in College

Authors

  • Miguel Ángel Gómez-Mendoza Author Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira
  • María Victoria Alzate-Piedrahíta Author Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Keywords:

College education, skills-based training, higher education, learning, teaching (Source, Unesco Thesaurus)

Abstract

This article outlines a set of arguments that responds to some of the aspects associated with the so-called “skills-based approach”: a) The sources of what now appears to be an “irresistible advancement” of skills-based logic in the field of education and particularly in higher education. b) The advantages of that approach, specifically its point of view and the opportunities that should not be wasted. c) Its dangers, given the limitations and potential risks with any new teaching approach, which must be identified to lessen their effects. Based on the foregoing points, the article proposes an “intellectual skills-based approach” to college teaching and learning.

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Author Biographies

Miguel Ángel Gómez-Mendoza, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Profesor titular, Departamento de Psicopedagogía, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Colombia. mgomez@utp.edu.co

María Victoria Alzate-Piedrahíta, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira

Profesora titular, Departamento de Psicopedagogía, Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Pereira, Colombia. mvictoria@utp.edu.co

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How to Cite

Gómez-Mendoza, M. Ángel, & Alzate-Piedrahíta, M. V. (2010). The Joyful Entry and Irresistible Advancement of Skills in College. Educación Y Educadores, 13(3). Retrieved from https://educacionyeducadores.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/eye/article/view/1734

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2010)

Section

University pedagogy

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