What is a SLICC?

A self-directed experiential learning and reflection framework designed to help students develop skills required to succeed in the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world they will encounter. This framework can be integrated into a course or an extra-curricular project wherein the instructor sets the learning outcomes in broad strokes, and the student is responsible for planning, proposing, carrying out, and evaluating a learning experience of their own creation that aligns with the learning outcomes. The SLICC framework integrates nicely into practicum courses, capstone courses, major project-based courses, e-coop, entrepreneurship courses or courses/programs with volunteer, service-learning, self-directed learning, internships, work experiences and/or research project requirements. 

Why SLICCs?

SLICCs promote student ownership of their own learning goals and outcomes. This leads to deeper student engagement with the learning processes, supporting students as they identify and articulate their growth and development. SLICCs are amongst a growing body of self-directed and experiential learning models in post-secondary institutions, which have been linked to advancing individual learning and improving students' ability to self-assess. The SLICC framework promotes the creation of learning experiences that more closely align with the development of employability skills and graduate attributes, which help students better navigate the VUCA world.

 

This video provides an overview of SLICCs.

 

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