learner agency

How Competency-Based Education Paved the Way for College

How Competency-Based Education Paved the Way for College
by Briana Medina My senior year of high school was a big year for me: leadership roles in clubs, AP classes, two internships, and a spring musical. But despite those things, only one stressor truly haunted my mind: where I would go to school the following year. I attended Kettle Moraine School for Arts and Performance (KM Perform) for high school, a competency-based learning environment in Wale...
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Teaching and Thriving During a Pandemic

Teaching and Thriving During a Pandemic
by Trevor Muir Many people are viewing teaching during a pandemic like a car that is trying to drive with the emergency brake on. It’s as if there are teachers and students doing what they normally do, but it is covered in a malaise that keeps it from being fully effective. “Students can’t fully engage virtually, and social distancing keeps in-classroom learning from being entirely effective. Tea...
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Rethinking Assessment

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by Eric Hill, Professional Development Specialist Today, more than ever, educators are administering continuous assessments to their learners. The trend is largely driven by the increased demand for data. However, it is time we pause and reflect on the intentionality and purpose that drives our assessment practices, and more importantly learning and teaching. Before you read any further, take a ...
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Reflections on the EdWeek PL Summit

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The Education Week Research Center conducted a nationally representative survey of about 600 teachers on personalized learning issues. On November 21, 2019, Dria Setter and Kate Sommerville were guests in an online Personalized Learning Summit hosted by EdWeek, which used the survey results as a starting point and examined teacher perspectives on various personalized learning topics. Along with Al...
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Guest post: Handing Morning Meeting Over to My Learners

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By Susie Retterath This past fall I had the privilege of attending a professional development series titled Introduction to Personalized Learning by Dr. Jim Rickabaugh. After each session my mind was consumed with how personalized learning “fits” in an early childhood environment.  After all, personalized learning is taking place every day in our play based classrooms, right? I started to give mu...
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