Fanning the flames of non-conformity

Authors

  • James Garo Derounian University of Gloucestershire

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.v0i3.86

Keywords:

Non-conformity, academic assertiveness, independent thought, co-production of learning

Abstract

This opinion piece argues that higher education is and should be about the systematic encouragement of independent thought, action and non-conformity.

But that various forces act against these intentions. The author issues a rallying cry for the re-ignition of the flames of non-conformity......as a contribution to the future wellbeing of the higher education.

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Published

03-04-2011

How to Cite

Derounian, J. G. (2011) “Fanning the flames of non-conformity”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (3). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.v0i3.86.

Issue

No. 3 (2011)

Section

Opinion Pieces

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