These materials follow the scope and sequence model. Work-world learning activities correspond to various career clusters. Career development concepts could easily be integrated into the learning content. The instructional strategies identified provide active and meaningful learning experiences regarding the core curriculum, and relate specifically to the stated learning outcomes. The units are excellent examples of team and small group instructional strategies.
Opportunities abound for students to reflect upon and articulate their learning experiences.
The learning activities offer opportunities for student interaction with community members, most often through guest speakers. The curriculum continuously emphasizes the need to engage and enhance students' skills of writing, speaking, listening, and following directions. The assessment strategies allow students to reflect on their own performance, to evaluate others, and to provide feedback. The materials provide excellent checklists for evaluating group interaction. Students complete various authentic assessments and maintain logs that help them discover their own areas for improvement.