What is Liberal Education

It can be defined as liberal learning, organized knowledge, and the development of the intellectual powers of the mind. It was first adopted and adapted in the Christian schools in early, medieval, and modern times. Liberal education is greatly reflected in K-12 education settings.

A pedagogy that foster a sense of social responsibility and application of knowledge and skills in real-world settings.

“Liberal Education is an approach to learning that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. It provides students with broad knowledge of the wider world (e.g. science, culture, and society) as well as in-depth study in a specific area of interest. A liberal education helps students develop a sense of social responsibility, as well as strong and transferable intellectual and practical skills such as communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge and skills in real-world settings” ( AACU, 2005 ).

A learning system that exposes the student to the entire continuum of knowledge, rather than one or two segments. It entails courses in math and science as well as the liberal arts, language, communication, and culture. However, its focus is not just on the content of a discipline, but also how that discipline approaches or studies the world. Because it encourages flexibility or “free” “liberating” thinking, it fosters a search for change and is therefore a major organizing principle for the curriculum of a military school.

A type of education designed to broaden the mental horizon of an individual by making available to the latter a vast array of information.