Resources
Read, download,
and go deeper.
A growing library of articles, monographs, free downloads, and educational materials produced by CGAE and its founder Dr. Riaz-ul Haque. Everything here supports the mission: integrated knowledge for everyone.
Articles & Publications
Research and writing from Dr. Haque and CGAE.
Over decades of research and teaching, Dr. Riaz-ul Haque has produced a body of writing that forms the intellectual backbone of CGAE’s curriculum. These articles and monographs are available to read, download, or order.
What Really Ails Our Educational System
Dr. Riaz-ul Haque, Ph.D.
A monograph diagnosing the root cause of educational failure: the fragmentation of knowledge. Argues that the solution is not more testing, more funding, or better teachers — but a fundamental reorganisation of how knowledge is presented.
Reforming Education from the Bottom Up
Dr. Riaz-ul Haque, Ph.D.
Why top-down educational reform has never worked and never will. This article makes the case for curriculum-level change driven by educators and institutions committed to integrated learning.
Making Science, Arts & Humanities Coherent and Sensible
Dr. Riaz-ul Haque, Ph.D.
A detailed argument for why the arts and humanities are not soft alternatives to science — they are responses to the same fundamental human questions. Shows how integration makes all three disciplines more meaningful.
It Is Getting Tougher Growing Up
Dr. Riaz-ul Haque, Ph.D.
An examination of the increasing cognitive and emotional burden placed on young people by a fragmented educational system — and what integrated learning can do to relieve it.
How Science Got Reduced to 150 Concepts and Skills
Dr. Riaz-ul Haque, Ph.D.
The story behind CGAE's signature 150 Core Science Concepts framework — how a vast body of scientific knowledge was distilled into its essential themes without losing depth or meaning.
Our Educational Philosophy
Center for General and Applied Education
A concise statement of CGAE's foundational beliefs about learning, knowledge, and the purpose of education. Required reading for anyone considering our programs.
Free Downloads
Take our thinking with you.
All of the following materials are available to download free of charge. Print them, share them, use them in your classroom or study group. Knowledge is meant to circulate.
Our Educational Philosophy
CGAE's core statement of educational belief. A clear, readable summary of why we teach the way we do.
Reforming Education from the Bottom Up
The full text of Dr. Haque's article on curriculum-level reform and the limits of top-down approaches.
Making Science, Arts & Humanities Coherent
Dr. Haque's argument for the integration of the three great branches of human knowledge.
It Is Getting Tougher Growing Up
An examination of the cognitive burden placed on young people by fragmented education systems.
Our Motto: Acquire Integrated Knowledge
A brief explanation of CGAE's founding motto and what it means in practice.
Program Overview
A printable summary of all CGAE courses, workshops, and programs. Useful for sharing with family, colleagues, or students.
Order Materials
Books, monographs, and course materials.
Printed materials are available to order by phone, email, or through the online order form. All orders are fulfilled directly by the Center.
What Really Ails Our Educational System
Dr. Haque's diagnosis of the root causes of educational failure and the case for integrated knowledge.
How Science Got Reduced to 150 Concepts
The story behind CGAE's 150 Core Science Concepts framework — how vast scientific knowledge was distilled to its essentials.
CGAE Course Textbook: Microbiology
The full course text used in CGAE's Microbiology program. Includes lab protocols, concept maps, and integrated readings.
CGAE Course Textbook: Molecular Biology
Course text for CGAE's Molecular Biology program. Covers DNA, gene expression, evolution, and cellular biology through an integrated lens.
150 Core Science Concepts — Reference Card
A printed, laminated reference card listing all 150 core science concepts. Useful for students and educators alike.
CGAE Complete Reading Bundle
All available monographs and reference materials at a discounted bundle price. Best value for new students.
To order, contact us at 312-243-7716 or cengenaped@aol.com, or use the online order form.
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See CGAE in action.
Short films, lecture excerpts, and documentary footage of CGAE’s programs, laboratories, and teaching philosophy. More content added regularly.
Introduction to CGAE — What We Do and Why
A short documentary overview of the Center, its history, and its approach to integrated education.
Inside the Laboratory — A CGAE Course Session
Film footage from a live Microbiology course session at CGAE. See how hands-on learning looks in practice.
Dr. Haque on the 150 Core Science Concepts
A lecture by Dr. Riaz-ul Haque explaining the framework behind CGAE's signature curriculum innovation.
Saturday Tour — What to Expect
A walkthrough of a typical Saturday tour at CGAE. Perfect preparation before you book your visit.
Video content coming soon — contact us to request a preview screening or arrange a visit.
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