There is a recognition of multiple aspects of the self and a dawning realization that one's own development may not result in all aspects of the self being in calm synthesis. High value is placed on collaborative learning. Data analysis from multiple points of view now makes sense. Case studies are valued. Service learning project can now be experienced and understood as mutual learning opportunities.
Students begin to find relationship between general education and courses in the major.
Interdisciplinary studies have strong appeal, as does experiential learning. Students focus on how to make difficult judgments in complex situations or contexts. Instructors are sources of expertise in making such judgments. Knowledge is seen as constructed and related to time, circumstance, standards within a discipline, culture, perspective. Multiple perspectives are valued, but there is a clear ability and responsibility to make determinations between thoughtful perspectives and those that do not meet thoughtful criteria.