EL EDUCATION 3 DIMENSIONS OF LEARNING

MASTERY OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrate proficiency and deeper understanding: show mastery in a body of knowledge and skills within each discipline
• Apply their learning: transfer knowledge and skills to novel, meaningful tasks
• Think critically: analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex ideas and consider multiple perspectives
• Communicate clearly: write, speak, and present ideas effectively in a variety of media within and across disciplines

CHARACTER

• Work to become effective learners: develop the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life (e.g., initiative, responsibility, perseverance, collaboration)
• Work to become ethical people: treat others well and stand up for what is right (e.g., empathy, integrity, respect, compassion)
• Contribute to a better world: put their learning to use to improve communities (e.g., citizenship, service)

HIGH-QUALITY WORK

• Create complex work: demonstrate higher-order thinking, multiple perspectives and transfer of understanding
• Demonstrate craftsmanship: create work that is accurate and beautiful in conception and execution
• Create authentic work: demonstrate original thinking and voice, connect to real-world issues and formats, and when possible, create work that is meaningful to the community beyond the school

First Wednesday of the month from 3:15-4:15