College Learning for the New Global Century - 6

See how the Principles of Excellence are Put Into Practice

The Principles of Excellence
Principle One
Aim High—and Make Excellence Inclusive
Make the Essential Learning Outcomes a Framework for the Entire Educational Experience, Connecting School, College, Work, and Life

Principle Two
Give Students a Compass
Focus Each Student’s Plan of Study on Achieving the Essential Learning Outcomes— and Assess Progress

Principle Three
Teach the Arts of Inquiry and Innovation
Immerse All Students in Analysis, Discovery, Problem Solving, and Communication, Beginning in School and Advancing in College

Principle Four
Engage the Big Questions
Teach through the Curriculum to Far-Reaching Issues—Contemporary and Enduring— in Science and Society, Cultures and Values, Global Interdependence, the Changing Economy, and Human Dignity and Freedom

Principle Five
Connect Knowledge with Choices and Action
Prepare Students for Citizenship and Work through Engaged and Guided Learning on “Real-World” Problems

Principle Six
Foster Civic, Intercultural, and Ethical Learning
Emphasize Personal and Social Responsibility, in Every Field of Study

Principle Seven
Assess Students’ Ability to Apply Learning to Complex Problems
Use Assessment to Deepen Learning and to Establish a Culture of Shared Purpose and Continuous Improvement

6 AAC&U | Executive Summary

College Learning for the New Global Century

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