AQAL Label Crosswalk (Dual-Layer)
AQAL Label Crosswalk (Dual-Layer)
This guide defines a dual-layer language model for learner accessibility and conceptual precision.
- Layer A: learner-friendly labels for onboarding and usability.
- Layer B: canonical AQAL terms for rigor and interoperability.
Use both layers together where useful, for example: "Skills (Lines)" or "Style (Types)".
Why Dual-Layer
- Improves accessibility for new learners.
- Preserves theoretical accuracy for advanced users and contributors.
- Creates consistent terminology across modules, pathways, and issues.
Canonical Crosswalk
| Friendly Label | Canonical AQAL Term | Preferred Display |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Quadrants | Where (Quadrants) |
| Depth | Levels | Depth (Levels) |
| Skills | Lines | Skills (Lines) |
| Experience | States | Experience (States) |
| Style | Types | Style (Types) |
4-Path Crosswalk (Optional)
The 4-path language is recommended as an editorial accessibility layer, not a mandatory framework.
| Friendly Path | Primary AQAL Alignment | Typical Emphasis |
|---|---|---|
| Growing Up | Levels (and Lines) | Developmental complexity, meaning-making, perspective expansion |
| Waking Up | States | Awareness practices, contemplation, state access and stabilization |
| Cleaning Up | Shadow work (I/We), emotional/interpersonal lines | Projection work, triggers, integration, repair |
| Showing Up | Quadrants in action (especially It/Its and We) | Ethical participation, service, contribution, systems behavior |
Editorial Guidance by Audience Readiness
For Amber-oriented learners
Use strengths-first framing:
- Lead with reliability, responsibility, role clarity, and service.
- Frame rational methods as strengthening good order, not replacing it.
- Prefer concrete examples and clear steps.
Suggested style:
- "Skills (Lines) you can practice"
- "Style (Types) preferences"
- "Where (Quadrants) to apply this in real life"
Avoid:
- Deficit framing (for example "you are stuck at...")
- Jargon-only explanations without practical translation
For Orange/Green/Integral audiences
- Increase canonical terminology density.
- Keep dual-layer phrasing in headings on first introduction.
- Shift to canonical shorthand after orientation is established.
Application Rules for Contributors
- Use dual-layer labels in intros, pathway overviews, and onboarding screens.
- In advanced modules, canonical AQAL terms can dominate after first-pass orientation.
- 4-path framing is optional and should be used when it improves clarity for target learners.
- If used, map each selected path to at least one explicit AQAL dimension.
Recommended Tags (Dual-Layer)
For future content tagging, use both topical and dual-layer tags where relevant:
- Canonical tags:
quadrants,levels,lines,states,types - Friendly tags:
where,depth,skills,experience,style - Optional path tags:
growing-up,waking-up,cleaning-up,showing-up
Quick Authoring Snippet
Use this pattern in learner-facing docs:
- Where (Quadrants): I / We / It / Its
- Depth (Levels): Amber -> Orange (example)
- Skills (Lines): cognitive, emotional
- Experience (States): focused attention, reflection
- Style (Types): structured-first, discussion-first
If using 4-path framing:
- Growing Up: complexity and perspective tasks
- Waking Up: awareness/state practices
- Cleaning Up: trigger/projection integration
- Showing Up: service/ethics/systems participation