Monday, January 23, 2012

We need 'Teaching-only' Universities

I fear for the future of Indonesian (and any language) language studies in Australian universities, not because of external factors, but because of the system within. Languages need 'teaching-only' universities, with teacher-specialists committed to, qualified in, and supported in the delivery of high-quality teaching programs, yet not burdened by the need to publish research that potentially has very little bearing on the immediate needs of the students.

2 comments:

  1. i agree with you - not just with languages at universities.

    too often teaching takes the back burner to research...

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  2. I agree, teaching-only universities across the board.

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