The theoretical section of this paper briefly suggests why a period of drastic social change demands a curriculum which is more relevant to the concerns of students and presents an information processing model of man as the basis on which to develop such a curriculum. A rationale for teaching particular processes (rather than specific content) is developed, and a model sequence is outlined, as is a model for teaching a particular lesson or lessons. Two courses built on these models are described in lesson plans, one in communications and one in urban affairs. (Author/LL)