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ERIC Number: EJ085347
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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The View from the Ivory Tower
Phillipp, Joan A.
Journal of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 44, 7, 46-7, Sep 73
To the statement, College professors don't teach students practical things-they live in ivory towers,'' this article replies, what's wrong with an ivory tower?'' since one of the primary goals of professional preparation in the university is to provide the theory and idealism to develop educational programs. (JA)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Theories, Teacher Education, Teacher Educators, Teacher Effectiveness
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