Spread the loveAccreditation was created to protect students by upholding higher education standards; however, it is no longer effective. Today, the United States is home to low-quality for-profit universities eager to take students’ money in exchange for an education that is as expensive, if not more, than that of a non-profit school. In certain circumstances, the education they deliver is also inferior to that of other institutions, owing to low academic standards as well as inadequate management. Accreditation used to work, and it still can. However, it must be corrected. What Exactly Is Accreditation? Accreditation is granted by federal government […]

Spread the loveCollege students look for higher education institutions that offer them fresh perspectives, have their best interests at heart and give them a setting to grow academically and professionally. Though several institutions have been serving students for decades (or even centuries!), there’s always scope for improvement. Contemporary Curriculum Are institutions equipping future professionals with contemporary, updated skills essential to enter and thrive in today’s constantly changing job market? Is attending first-year seminars with embedded skills needed in any profession enough? Entry-level professionals these days need to possess more skills than ever before. Understanding new technologies, being sensitive to diverse […]

Spread the loveLawrence Kohlberg was an American psychologist who developed a theory of moral development in the 1950s and 1960s. According to Kohlberg, people progress through six stages of moral development, each building on the previous one. These stages are divided into three levels: pre-conventional, conventional, and post-conventional. Teaching students about Kohlberg’s stages of moral development can help them understand how their own moral reasoning develops over time and how they can make ethical decisions in their lives. Here are some tips for teaching this important concept: 1. Introduce the concept of moral development Start by explaining what morality is […]