construction of education that meets the 21st' century learner

The Overall Structure of the General Education

fundamental knowledge and skills across the breadth of traditional disciplines so that

students learn how to

think and communicate effectively (Cluster One);

appreciate the arts and humanities as an essential component of the human

experience (Cluster Two);

recognize the relevance of science and mathematics in the world they inhabit

(Cluster Three):

identify ways in which political, social and economic forces shape American and

global experiences (Cluster Four); and

understand themselves both as individuals and members of various groups in

society (Cluster Five).

Program structure is intended to assist students to make connections among disciplines

while satisfying all of the learning objectives of each cluster. Cluster One

provides the necessary college-level skills of critical thinking, writing, and speech, all

students are expected to complete this cluster.

(http://www.aacu.org/meetings/pdfs/JamesMadisonGE.pdf)