Learning from Others

Abstract

In his article “U.S.-style universities for Germany?” (News & Comment, 19 June, p. 1826), Martin Enserink describes Germany's movement toward infusing private (partially public-supported) universities into its existing traditional higher education structure. This infusion may eventually result in institutions of higher education that operate more like those found in the United States. While the higher education system in Germany may learn from us, our system can also learn from some of Germany's present practices, especially related to teaching strategies emphasized in beginning college-level chemistry or other science courses.