Core Design

• Centers on general education and is based on problems arising out of common human activities

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Variations

• subject matter core designs

• areas of living core designs

See recommended characteristics of problem solving (p 260-261)

Strengths:

• presents relevant subject matter and encourages active processing of information

• fosters intrinsic motivation in students

• fosters democratic practices in the classroom through cooperative learning

Weaknesses

• Departs significantly from a traditional curriculum

• Ignores fundamentals

• Materials hard to find