Authentic Intellectual Work: Part 1 The Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) Framework in Education focuses on learning experience s where students are active participants in inquiry, engaged in meaningful and constructive thinking to make a connection to the real world. AIW differs from tradi tional approaches to education by em phasizing original app lications of knowledge and skills that ha ve meaning outside of the s c hool, preparing students for the future. Components of Authentic Intellectual Work The Framework consists of three components that produce high-quality learning experiences for students. Each component considers a n essential question focused on the following criteria: Construction of Knowledge – Do students construct new knowledge through higher-order thinking? Disciplined Inquiry – Do students build on prior knowledge to develop in-depth understanding, expressed through elaborated forms of communication? Valu...
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