There is a new emphasis on the diversity of perspectives that can be brought to solving problems, rather than identifying a single best approach. Subjectivity becomes as important as objectivity as many different ways to express human intelligence are valued. More attention to the applications of knowledge has increased inter-disciplinary work. Over time this will lead to the blurring of disciplinary lines and the creations of new disciplines that amalgamate present ones. Construction of knowledge through action is emphasized over the discovery of existing facts.
Purpose defines the value of knowledge.
Only recently, has the success of alternative forms of production in other sectors made it possible to criticize the education establishment. Its success as a tool for producing knowledge is being tested by wealthier nations. Moreover, application of these technologies in schools have yet to yield quantitative gains in learning. These students perform experiments on such topics as acid rain and water quality. They send the results of their local experiments to be combined with national and international results.