Michael Roth on the Whole-Person Approach to Education

By Chu Guofei / 11-29-2023 / Chinese Social Sciences Today


VIDEO:  Zhang Zhe, Lu Zhiyu/CSST



In a time of rapid technological advancement, what is the primary focus of learning and the fundamental objective of education? With the rise of artificial intelligence tools, which simplify life but also raise significant concerns, how can students prepare for the future? In a recent interview with CSST, Michael S. Roth, president of Wesleyan University, emphasized that regardless of evolving times, students should consistently strive for independent thinking, a spirit of experimentation, and strong community connections  a philosophy that educators should embrace.


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Michael Roth on the Whole-Person Approach to Education