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Recentering Pedagogy in an Age of Narcissism
- The Journal of General Education
- Penn State University Press
- Volume 62, Number 1, 2013
- pp. 52-66
- 10.1353/jge.2013.0006
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In contrast to the reciprocal altruism that fostered early humankind, an unintended consequence of student-centered pedagogy may be its contribution to the narcissism pervading society generally and recent college cohorts specifically. Educators should claim appropriate authority, discourage inappropriate entitlement, and encourage empathy, service to others, and decentered perspectives.