The range of controversies and changes emerging from the current revival of general education are examined, and many ideas, examples, and recommendations for achieving realistic and successful curricular reform are offered. Instead of either offering an apology for general education or advocating any particular approach, the book draws on solid…

Reviews advances in general education reforms over the last decade, focusing on curricular content and change. Calls for a new reform movement involving active learning, the development of new pedagogies appropriate to new goals, and the creation of college cultures supportive of general education. Highlights model two-year college programs. (PAA)