Deep Learning and the 6Cs

What is Deep Learning?

Deep Learning is a set of student educational outcomes including the acquisition of robust core academic content using real-life problem solving, higher-order thinking skills, and learning dispositions.

Deep Learning is quality learning that sticks with you for life. The first step in reimagining learning has been to identify six global competencies (6Cs) that describe the skills and attributes needed for learners to flourish in today’s complex world.

Character

Proactive stance toward life and learning to learn
Grit, tenacity, perseverance and resilience
Empathy, compassion, and integrity in action

Citizenship

A global perspective
Commitment to human equity and well-being through empathy and compassion for diverse values and worldviews
Genuine interest in human and environmental sustainability
Solving ambiguous and complex problems in the real world to benefit citizens

Collaboration

Working interdependently as a team
Interpersonal and team-related skills
Social, emotional and intercultural skills
Managing team dynamics and challenges

Communication

Communication designed for audience and impact
Message advocates a purpose and makes an impact
Reflection to further develop and improve communication
Voice and identity expressed to advance humanity

Creativity

Economic and social entrepreneurialism
Asking the right inquiry questions
Pursuing and expressing novel ideas and solutions
Leadership to turn ideas into action

Critical Thinking

Evaluating information and arguments
Making connections and identifying patterns
Meaningful knowledge construction
Experimenting, reflecting and taking action on ideas in the real world