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
