The elective system 1885 charles william eliot

The Rise of the Research University

LeAnna WillisThomas Ortiz

Rita LoGrasso Agnello

Learning Objectives

1. Students will be able to explain the advantages put forth by Charles Eliot in support of the elective college system.

2. Students will be able to understand the context of implementing an elective system when viewed through the lens of Higher Education in the late 1900’s.

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The Elective System, 1885

Charles William Eliot

Of Freedom in Choice of Studies

16 hours per week

256 hours per month

425 hours of class

4 years of college

40 years of college?

The American Boy VS The European Boy

Maturity Level

Younger student in school

Older student in school

What is best for a student?

Education is a vital process, not a mechanical one.

I Love 18 year olds

the duplicate of which neither does nor ever will exist.

Every youth of 18 is an infinitely complex organization,

Son, what are your interests?

ME… well I enjoy

MUSIC

GIRLS

SPACE

Organization is KEY

Pre-Schooling At Home

Formative years of Education

American College

American University

Professional Training

4

17

22

26

30

American University

18

26

Conservative vs. Progressive

Weak vs. Strong (students)

Aim for the best...

Accumulated knowledge

leads to new knowledge

All “Majors” Equal

Give students opportunity to win DISTINCTION in special subjects or lines or study

Give students opportunity to win DISTINCTION in special subjects or lines or study

#selfie

Large Student Body