LEAP Learning Framework
*Adapted from the LEAP Learning Framework
Learner Connected
Learning transcends location in relevant and innovative ways, connected to families, educators, communities and other identified student networks to provide a strong web of care. The networks that surround young people shape their career ambitions and pathways, regardless of students’ aptitude in particular disciplines.
Learners:
- Network to cultivate and increase relationships
- Collaborate with teachers, peers and experts in the field
- Are engaged in accelerated learning experiences to develop
- Academic Skills and Knowledge
- Social, Emotional Health coping skills
- Community Civic Engagement skills
- Workplace skill development
- Global collaboration and communication skills
Learner Led
Learners are empowered to take ownership of their learning.
Learners:
- Articulate goals, strengths, needs, interest
- Partner with parents and teachers in goal setting and develop a pathway for learning
- Assess monitor and reflection progress
- Advocate for their learning and needed support from teachers, technology and other resources
Learner Demonstrated
Learners can progress at their own pace based on demonstrated mastery.
Learners:
- Engage in challenging learning experiences based on prior knowledge and learning needs
- Engage in productive struggle
- Progress at a pace that fits learning needs
- Advance or go deeper after demonstrating mastery
- Demonstrate evidence of learning in multiple ways
- Recognize the importance of mastering a skill over traditional measures for demonstrating mastery
Learner Focused
Learners are empowered to develop and reflect on their understanding of their needs, strengths, and interests.
Learners: Deepen understanding of personal and academic needs, strengths, passions and interests, their physical and mental health, social and emotional needs and 21st Century and beyond executive functioning skills.