Since its founding in 1821, Amherst College has prepared talented students of every background to lead principled lives of consequence. Education as a pressing social issue has captured the attention of generations of Amherst College students, and alumni who have pursued a calling in education consistently report how their Amherst education provided a sound foundation for their work. With the support and leadership of Charles “Chuck” Ashby Lewis ’64 and Penny Bender Sebring, Ph.D., Amherst’s Careers in Education Professions Career Community encourages students to explore, experience, and reflect upon a variety of paths into the education professions.
Alex DelFranco ’24, with the help of the Watson Fellowship, will seek to explore the fundamental question: “What is the goal of education?” during the 2024–25 academic year, He will travel to Finland, Germany, and India, each known for unique …
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This qualitative study explores instructors’ perceptions of mobile technologies and social media in residential outdoor adventurous education (OAE) at the United Kingdom’s Outward Bound Trust. The study raises questions about the feasibility of achieving a “technology-free” outdoor experience and highlights …
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Robert Kelchen, a professor of education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, discusses thoughts about student protests.
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