Write at least 250 words total in response to TWO of the following THREE prompts. Record your responses on this document directly beneath the prompt by T 8/30 9 am.
- Choose two of the ASC General Education Learning Outcomes (p. 40) and explain the benefits or advantages in achieving that outcome.
Articulate and appraise problems and solutions from multiple perspectives, critically considering diverse sources of information. This outcome is beneficial because it allows the person to create multiple ways of thinking rather than just one. Sometimes, not only one way of thinking works for every situation, so, the individual must be willing to think in more creative and broader ways depending on the situation. Identify and assess one’s values, interests and abilities. This outcome has advantages because it allows the individual to better understand their own wants and needs. This Learning Outcome makes it easier for the individual to be in tune with themselves and more knowledgeable on what aspects of work or their life in general.
2.Choose two of the personal qualities of a liberally educated person that Cronon identifies (pp. 3-5) and explain the benefits or advantages in having that quality.
One of the qualities of a liberally educated person Cronon talks about is their ability to nurture and empower the people around them. The benefits of the trait is that people are more naturally inclined to be around and seek guidance from those who make them feel important and recognized. In order for the community surrounding the liberally educated person to flourish, the individuals that make it up must flourish as well. Another trait Cronon recognizes is their ability to practice humility, tolerance, and self-criticism. This is beneficial because people are more able to connect with someone who is easy to connect with and is humble about their lives. Also, with self-criticism, the individual can be more aware of what things they feel they need to improve upon, even if others do not. It is better to feel that there is more to be accomplished rather than just assume that all is well.
