...is Connected, Conceptual and Contextual

• Learning happens in a variety of cultural, social, emotional and situational contexts which impact the learning process.
• Learning develops connections to, and inspires action regarding, the self, others, and global and local contexts
• Learning in a meaningful way involves making the abstract concrete, within authentic contexts.
• Building on and challenging prior knowledge is an essential component of learning.
• Conceptual learning is essential for developing deep, transferable learning that will allow students to apply their learning in novel contexts.