Our Learning Culture
At Avenor College, our learning culture is built on the 3C Model – Concepts, Competencies, and Character – developed within the Common Ground Collaborative, the international network we are part of.
We use a common language of learning to create coherence across students’ learning journeys and to support an education that is relevant, balanced, and deep — one in which every child becomes an active participant in their own learning.
The Avenor Curriculum Philosophy
The Avenor Curriculum is designed to develop students who understand the world in depth and actively contribute to improving it.
This systemic and holistic framework defines educational excellence through three inseparable dimensions that we nurture in every student. We focus on developing deep Conceptual Understanding (the ability to think critically about the big ideas that shape the world), acquiring essential Practical Competencies (the skills needed to act and solve problems), and cultivating a strong and positive Character (the values that define a good human being).
The 3C Model acts as the “DNA of learning” at Avenor, ensuring a complete development that goes far beyond the simple accumulation of knowledge.
Kevin Bartlett and the “Learning Expert” Vision
The vision behind the 3C Model is championed by Kevin Bartlett, Founding Director of the Common Ground Collaborative (CGC) and a leading figure in international educational innovation, with whom we have been working closely for more than 10 years.
With extensive experience in transforming school systems, Kevin Bartlett promotes a simple yet powerful common language of learning that brings together all stakeholders — students, teachers, and parents.
His mission, which our school has embraced, is to develop students into true “Learning Experts”: good with ideas, good with skills, and, most importantly, good people.
How We Teach to Support the Development of the 3Cs
– Concepts, Competencies, Character
Each type of learning corresponds to a specific teaching approach:
Why This Model?
Today’s world requires more than information accumulation. We need young people who understand concepts, apply skills, and act with integrity.
The 3C Model provides students with a complete and relevant education — a strong foundation for becoming adults who can understand the world and, more importantly, improve it.
