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Competency-Based Education
From Classroom to Career: Mastering Real-World Competencies through Alternative Learning
Russell Cailey shares his insights on the benefits of alternative approaches to learning in response to traditional education models and their inability to adapt to the students of the 21st century.
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Project-Based Learning
Developmental Reflective Practices Lead to Learner Ownership, Critical Thinking, and Self-Actualization
With the increased interest and implementation of deeper learning pedagogies such as project-based learning—along with a renewed focus on important skills such as self-awareness, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence—many educators are recognizing the power of reflective thinking and practices. As with many practices, the social science here is not new. Indeed, the father of modern […]
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Difference Making
Think Global, Act Local: How to Embed SDGs in your school and Community
[…] questions around SDGs to empower your students to take action? Where is there existing flexibility in your yearly schedule? How might you use this time to offer deeper learning experiences? The ‘Enrichment’ or ‘After School Program’ Model: Developing Citizenship and Social Responsibility through community-driven and student-generated projects at The Medford Center Imagine your students working with […]
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Leadership
Can’t Miss Education Conferences in 2022
[…] education and professional organizations, entrepreneurs, faculty from higher education organizations, students, parents, and community leaders—in service of addressing complex problems and issues of inequity in educational outcomes. Deeper Learning Conference March 29-31, 2022; San Diego, CA In-Person and Online DL2019 is the 7th annual gathering of educators and leaders focused on creating more opportunities for […]
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New Pathways
Real World Learning in San Diego High Schools
A recent trip to San Diego highlighted a group of impressive schools with a commitment to real-world learning.
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Competency-Based Education
From Pandemic to Possibility: Now is the Time to Consider Competency-Based Education
By: B. Owens & J. Lee. The inequities exposed by the pandemic have forced educators to rethink their learning plan. Competency-based learning is helping to meet the needs of all students.
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Personalized Learning
ACT’s ScootPad Scoop-Up
Through acquisition of ScootPad, an adaptive learning platform, ACT further expands their footprint as a personalized, competency-based learning organization.
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Future of Learning
5 Ways PBL Set A Clearer Vision for My Career Aspirations
[…] purposeful crossover in skills and knowledge associated with each of these steps that are taken. 3. Engaging in depth over breadth on important concepts and issues Incorporating deeper learning is essential to project-based learning, placing an emphasis on thinking more than knowing. In order to truly learn something, it must be accomplished by the act […]
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Equity & Access
Supporting Statewide Change Through Microgrants to Families
[…] at a competitive rate while engaging experienced practitioners. For more information on the coalition contact Caroline. For more, see: 3 Ways Leaders Can Create the Conditions for Deeper Learning Choosing the Right Tools for Amplifying Learning Through PBL A Path to Higher Education and Employment for Refugees Stay in-the-know with innovations in learning by signing […]
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Future of Learning
The Role of Student Roles
[…] either in student government, clubs or groups such as athletic teams and performing groups. There is nothing wrong with any of this. So, in the pursuit of deeper learning where students are engaged in pursuing real-world challenges, as well as sharing their work publicly, can student roles add to the quality, effectiveness, and overall experience? […]
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