Key components are the eight pedagogical and organizational theories on which the Foundation Coalition project was based. Theoretical foundations for the eight key components are explored in a paper that was presented at the 2000 Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Society for Engineering Educators (ASEE).

Curriculum Integration
Contextual Learning - resources on building links between topics

Active & Collaborative Learning (ACL)
Active Learning - resources for using more active learning activities in your classes

Teaming
Cooperative learning - resources on forming, developing and assessing student teams

Technology & Learning
Technology-enabled learning - resources on using technology in your classroom

Assessment & Evaluation
Continuous improvement - action, assess, evaluate, repeat

Focus on Under-Represented Groups
Resources on developing supportive learning environments for women and underrepresented minorities

Inclusive Learning Communities
Social learning - resources on building cohorts of students that grow into communities focused around learning