University of Montana working on ‘big ideas curriculum’

Students may soon see a change in the way general education courses are taught at The University of Montana http://umt.edu/future.aspx , and could have the opportunity to focus on a specific topic that is woven throughout their education.

The University has joined a coalition of more than 70 colleges and universities nationwide that are looking to improve the way students are learning and how subjects are taught. These schools are joined through the Presidents’ Alliance, an organization that supports efforts to advance undergraduate education.

Arlene Walker-Andrews, the UM associate provost for undergraduate education, said the university participates in programs like the Collegiate Learning Assessment to determine the success of the curriculum.

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