Transforming Learning
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Transforming Learning Experiences
Gear Up & Get Inspired
Before reflecting on your own unit plans or exploring examples built at XQ, it’s important to understand what a Learning Experience (LX) is and the key characteristics that define it.
LXs are designed to be project-based, multi-dimensional, and authentic, integrating academic content with cognitive and social-emotional skills.
These experiences connect students to real-world applications, offering them both the rigor and relevance they need to thrive. Knowing these key characteristics will help you better align your plans and create transformative learning experiences.
Let's Gear up & Get Inspired before we Dive in and Try this out!
Watch: The Science of Adolescent Learning
Learning Experiences (LXs) are rooted in the Science of Adolescent Learning (SAL), a research-backed approach that reveals how teens learn best. SAL shows that adolescents thrive with engaging, challenging, and real-world tasks. It highlights the need for environments that foster curiosity, collaboration, and connection to their lives and futures. By tapping into how teens naturally grow—both cognitively and emotionally—LXs are designed to make learning more relevant, impactful, and aligned with teens’ developmental needs.
Explore: XQ Competencies - An Integrative Framework for Student Success
The XQ Competencies framework outlines the essential skills and mindsets students need to thrive in school, work, and life. It focuses on five key learner outcomes: Foundational Knowledge, Fundamental Literacies, Original Thinking, Generous Collaboration, and Lifelong Learning. These competencies guide schools in designing learning experiences that prepare students for the future by integrating academic rigor with real-world skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Key Characteristics of a Well-Designed Learning Experience
To design a successful learning experience that is authentic for your community, you design with the LX Key Characteristics at the core:
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