Learners Guide
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For Students & Self-Learners
This guide provides structured learning pathways for mastering the HUMMBL Framework.
Your Learning Journey
Step 1: Identify Your Learning Tier
Review Learning Progression Tiers and identify where you are:
- Tier 0 (Awareness): Building vocabulary, exploring concepts
- Tier 1 (Beginner): Learning to apply with guidance
- Tier 2 (Intermediate): Integrating multiple models
- Tier 3 (Advanced): Designing custom approaches
- Tier 4 (Master): Creating new frameworks
Step 2: Choose Your Base-N Level
Match your learning tier to model count:
- Tier 0: Exploring foundational concepts
- Tier 1: Base6 (6 models)
- Tier 2: Base12-Base24 (12-24 models)
- Tier 3: Base24-Base36 (24-36 models)
- Tier 4: Base36-BASE120 (36-120 models)
Step 3: Follow Progressive Path
Don’t skip levels - master each before advancing.
Learning Tier 0→1: Building Foundation
Duration: 3-6 months
Goals:
- Understand framework vocabulary
- Complete first wickedness assessments
- Apply Base6 models with templates
- Build consistent practice
Activities:
Assessment: Can you score problems independently and apply basic models?
Learning Tier 1→2: Developing Integration
Duration: 6-12 months
Goals:
- Combine multiple models effectively
- Adapt approaches to context
- Handle moderately complex problems
- Develop personal style
Activities:
- Expand to Base12-Base24 models
- Solve real problems independently
- Study case examples
- Teach Tier 0-1 learners
Assessment: Can you tackle complex problems without templates?
Learning Tier 2→3: Building Expertise
Duration: 1-3 years
Goals:
- Design custom frameworks
- Handle wicked problems
- Create organizational approaches
- Contribute to community
Activities:
- Master Base24-Base36 models
- Lead complex initiatives
- Document case studies
- Mentor intermediate learners
Assessment: Do others seek your expertise for difficult problems?
Learning Tier 3→4: Achieving Mastery
Duration: 3+ years
Goals:
- Contribute to framework development
- Conduct validation research
- Publish scholarly work
- Train advanced practitioners
Activities:
- Study BASE120 complete framework
- Conduct research
- Publish findings
- Build academic/professional partnerships
Assessment: Are you advancing the field itself?
Study Strategies
For Academic Students
Course Integration:
- Apply framework to course projects
- Use for research paper topics
- Practice in group assignments
- Teach peers
Recommended Sequence:
- Introduction course (Tier 0→1)
- Applied course (Tier 1→2)
- Advanced seminar (Tier 2→3)
- Independent study (Tier 3→4)
For Self-Learners
Self-Directed Path:
- Set 90-day learning goals
- Practice on real problems
- Join online communities
- Share learnings publicly
Resources:
Practice Problems
Beginner (Tier 1)
- Assess 10 daily problems
- Practice wickedness scoring
- Apply Base6 models
- Solve work/school complex problems
- Combine 3-5 models
- Document outcomes
Advanced (Tier 3)
- Design frameworks for specific domains
- Mentor others
- Publish case studies
Master (Tier 4)
- Conduct validation studies
- Extend theoretical framework
- Contribute to research
Assessment Milestones
Tier 0→1 Milestone:
✓ Complete 10 wickedness assessments
✓ Apply Base6 models independently
✓ Explain framework to others
Tier 1→2 Milestone:
✓ Solve complex problems
✓ Combine multiple models
✓ Teach Tier 1 learners
Tier 2→3 Milestone:
✓ Design custom frameworks
✓ Lead organizational initiatives
✓ Publish case studies
Tier 3→4 Milestone:
✓ Conduct research
✓ Publish academic work
✓ Train advanced practitioners
See Also
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Part of the HUMMBL Unified Tier Framework v1.0