«I believe that Facing History was a great seminar to jump start the series because the organization links
a traditional academic discipline to social service / action work; similarly, IEP links scholarship to real world practices,» said IEP student Carrie Berg.
Based on comparative study of curriculum innovations, I can point out six «beyonds,» where educators are venturing beyond the
traditional disciplines, in brief: beyond content, infusing 21st century skills, competences, etc.; beyond local, embracing global perspectives, problems, and studies; beyond topics, transforming topics into tools of broad understanding; beyond the
traditional disciplines, renewing and extending those
disciplines; beyond discrete
disciplines, embracing interdisciplinary topics and problems; beyond
academic engagement, fostering personal significance, commitment, and passion.
Traditional Career & Technical Education and
academic education are not separate
disciplines that should remain entirely apart in a school setting.