b'SYDNEY - BOSTON - FUKUOKA 2018 - 2019TEC 21 Shakes Up Premiere Mexican Universitys ApproachIn 2015, Instituto Tecnolgico de Monterrey, Mexicos largest private university, rolled out the Tec 21 Educational Model. This program rethinks the entire university system, impacting the type of students the university accepts, the way that students learn, and the professionals those students will need to become to compete in the digital age. Tec 21 assimilates the universitys current context with aspirational goals to reimagine pedagogical methods for the entire system of 29 campuses. The instructional aspects of the model will beFigure 6.A humanitarian worldview and team-based approach rolled out system-wide in August of 2019. to problem-solving is key to Instituto Tecnolgico de Monterreys missionTec 21 develops a pedagogical structure that contributes to the formation of extraordinary professionals who have a deep commitment to society, are rooted in a humanitarian worldview, and have an appreciation of interdisciplinary and collaborative learning.146120Figure 7.Tec 21Instituto Tecnolgico de Monterreys new educational paradigmprepares students for todays economies and culturesThe models structure develops T shaped individualsthose that have a depth of knowledge and skills in core disciplines but also possess well-rounded knowledge of related fields. Research showed that current degree programs focused heavily on the Ithe vertical part of the Trepresenting depth of knowledge. Traditionally, students were expected to take roughly 75% degree-specific classes, leaving only a years equivalent of general classes. Tec 21 equalizes a students time invested in the I and the crossbar of the T, which represents breadth of knowledge. While depth of knowledge is still highly valued, breadth of knowledge and the ability to solve problems in interdisciplinary, team-based settings is central to preparing students for todays workplace and society.Master of Urban Development & Design 2018-2019Pieprz & Sheth-paper.indd 7 26/11/2019 5:04:44 PM'