We have all sorts of goals for our students. We want them to be strong at reading and arithmetic. We want them to know more than just memorized facts and figures. And we want them to be creative, collaborative, resilient people who can learn how to learn everything they need to in their lifetimes.
We know
matters. But just as important are the that allow learners to think like an historian, a scientist, or a mathematician. And we know learners need too—like critical thinking, courage, and a growth mindset—to activate, apply, and make meaning of their knowledge.Finally, we know
are necessary to bring these pieces together in relevant, real-world ways. Whether by teaching exponents through the spread of diseases, chemistry through gardening, or the idea of justice through the life and autobiography of Nelson Mandela, real-world contexts turn abstract knowledge into interesting and engaging activities and projects.
With relevant content, concepts, contexts, and competencies mapped and infused into the appropriate learning experiences, classrooms and schools can feel confident knowing that they are intentionally building a 4D Education.
For more information on:
- the details of our 4D Competency Framework, see 4D Competencies
- how all of these pieces can come together in the teaching of history, see Future-Facing History for a Modern World