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ERIC Number: EJ764942
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 4
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1052-5505
Should Expediency Always Trump Tradition?: AIHEC/NSF Project Develops Indigenous Evaluation Methods
Boyer, Paul
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, v18 n2 p12-15 Win 2006
The article presents the author's views on the important role of tribal colleges in shaping the social and cultural development of their tribes. The author says that even small tribal colleges can manage programs that promote wellness, economic development, and basic scientific research. Tribal colleges need to develop culturally based approaches to teaching, learning, and research that respect traditional values.
Descriptors: American Indians, Higher Education, Values, Teaching Methods, Scientific Research, Evaluation Methods, Tribally Controlled Education, Economic Development, American Indian Education, College Role, Indigenous Knowledge
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education. P.O. Box 720, Mancos, CO 81328. Tel: 888-899-6693; Fax: 970-533-9145; Web site: http://www.tribalcollegejournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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