What is the purpose of a general education curriculum—to give students knowledge, or to give learners the ability to apply it? General education should provide a set of tools, akin to a cognitive operating system.
When we built Minerva University, we designed a new foundation centered on durable, interdisciplinary skills. In this book excerpt, we share:
- How to redesign your general education curriculum for modern learners
- How to structure courses so learners can apply concepts across different contexts and disciplines
- How to overcome common challenges to modernizing general education
