Why not modify the existing core curriculum framework rather than create a new one?
It is not clear whether the next USG core curriculum framework will be viewed as a modification of the existing framework or as the creation of a new framework. This may depend on the extent to which features of the current core curriculum framework are retained in the successor framework. For example, the current core curriculum framework includes a set of learning outcomes that define competency for core knowledge and ability areas. The revised core curriculum framework will also be structured in terms of learning outcomes, and a number of outcomes included in the current core curriculum may well be retained in the revised framework. However, unlike the current framework, the revised framework will seek to provide a clearer roadmap with respect to the minimal level of mastery or proficiency that the USG expects its students to achieve.
