Tier I · Foundations
Students first need a working command of concepts, language, methods, and basic applications.
Class Structure
A progression, not a fixed weekly formula
Courses do not all follow the same sequence. Their structure depends on the subject, level, and learning objective. What remains consistent is a progression from foundation to practice, combination, and examination.
Tier II · Synthesis and judgment
Students then combine what they know, work with incomplete information, compare alternatives, and defend a reasoned conclusion.
Learning progression
01
Frame the question
Clarify what is being examined and why it matters.
02
Build the foundation
Establish the concepts, methods, and evidence needed for the task.
03
Practise
Use focused exercises to test understanding and method.
04
Apply and combine
Bring ideas and methods together in cases, projects, or extended problems.
05
Review
Examine the result, identify weaknesses, and refine the reasoning.
Forms a class may take
- Lecture and explanation
- Case and discussion
- Workshop and exercise
- Project work
Course character
Some courses are more quantitative; others depend more heavily on qualitative interpretation. The balance changes, but evidence, reasoning, and careful judgment remain central.
Shared responsibilities
Students prepare, participate, test their reasoning, and take responsibility for their own work.
The instructor defines objectives, provides structure and materials, gives feedback, and applies expectations consistently.