This final chapter sets out some themes that are common to the various chapters in the
volume. It will immediately become apparent that the themes chosen are somewhat …

Many who speak of “excellence” are often unconsciously dissatisfied. In some way not
clearly articulated, they find it hard to say exactly what they mean by “excellence.” When they …

What is excellence and how do we measure it? Gross (1989) equates the excellence motive
with the need to achieve, the success drive, and motivation to learn at high levels. Gardner …

There are few topics in education today that are more widely discussed than excellence. The
contemporary reform effort in the name of excellence has swept across the educational …

Reconceptualizing excellence: Still a national priority Page 1 Editorial The serious concern
over the crisis of quality within the teaching profession is not a new arena for those dealing with …

Defining Excellence: An Equation for Modern Times Page 1 Defining Excellence An
Equation for Modern Times Mario D. Fantini The following excerpts are from Chapter Two of …

INTRODUCTION ix the unintended outcomes, more or less perverse effects, contradictions,
ambiguous outcomes as well as alternative definitions, aims and uses of the construct …

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chievement.| r Or~~ ARD ON THE HEELS of lz LI~~~~~~~~~~~~ most reform movements …

In recent decades, the pursuit of excellence, broadly defined as high educational
achievement, has shaped the education systems and the research agendas of many …

Although specific definitions may change over time, few goals are considered more
important to education than the pursuit of academic excellence. There are many different …