The curriculum, Outside In, replaces traditional reading, writing and arithmetic with four alternative "Rs": reflectiveness, resilience, resourcefulness and reciprocity.
The study programme, which is for people aged 16 and above, is based on the principle of transformational learning.
It is designed to help young people develop a knowledge of what is worth learning, what he or she is good at learning and who to turn to for help, as well as how to face confusion and identify the best learning tools.
Colin Falconer, head of learning and quality standards at the federation, said: "We want to get away from our obsession with skills and talk about learning. Achievement for some young people is actually standing still. And going backwards can be a learning experience."
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