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Six Dimensions of Quality in Teaching and Learning

April 1, 2025

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After School, Coaching, K-12, Quality, Technical Assistance

Developed by Big Thought Institute and grounded in research from Harvard Project Zero, the 6DQ Framework reimagines what quality instruction looks like across youth learning environments. With six learner-centered dimensions—from Climate and Engagement to Dialogue, Skills, and Creative Choices—6DQ supports social-emotional growth, learner agency, and culturally responsive practice. This tool is both an observation system and a coaching model, guiding facilitators on a journey of transformational teaching.