The Pedagogical Basis for Our Curriculum Approach

Using global sustainability as a context and framework, Facing the Future promotes effective teaching and learning through well-tested curriculum models and strategies.

Curriculum Model

Three components lie at the heart of Facing the Future’s content model:

• Global Issues
  concepts and skills essential to effective participation in an interconnected world
• Sustainable Solutions
  personal and structural solutions to address global challenges by balancing the environment, society, and economy 
• Positive Action
  real-world examples and service learning opportunities that enable students to connect with their local and global community

Pedagogical Basis

Facing the Future curriculum materials draw from the tenets of a number of proven pedagogical models, including:

• Simulations, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning
• Differentiated instruction that incorporates whole class, group, and individual projects; kinesthetic and art-based activities; verbal and written responses; and a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge and direct student learning
• Understanding by Design
• Interdisciplinary/integrated curriculum 

Read our Curriculum and Program Pedagogical Model  for a complete description of our approach.