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Is competency-based learning the next big thing in school reform?

eSchool News

In a typical Georgia school, kids like Sean Prisk would have to abide by a kind of classroom speed limit, forced to learn at the same pace as others his age. Sean entered Locust Grove Middle School as it was implementing “competency-basedlearning, which tailors schooling to each child’s ability.

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9 Characteristics of authentic learning

Neo LMS

In most schools across the globe, students leave their classrooms only with the tools teachers provide them, and with the knowledge and skills they acquire throughout their development. Read more: Practical applications of Constructivism in the online classroom. 9 Characteristics of authentic learning. Mastery of key concepts.

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To Jeff Bezos: 7 Suggestions for Enhancing Preschool Education, From a Former Montessori Teacher

Edsurge

Maria Montessori created a curriculum for individualized, competency-based learning a century before any of these terms became buzzwords. Please respect the essence of the Montessori classroom. And, of course, please buy the classrooms science kits! I think I get it. It is used to asses and inform instruction.

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Does the future of schooling look like Candy Land?

The Hechinger Report

Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy, KnowledgeWorks. Teachers are motivated to make a change, he said, when they see students taking the initiative to set their own learning goals and see the progress being made weekly. “Pre-pandemic, we saw a lot more interest in one-off pilot programs. The response?

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State Support, Community Effort: Personalized Learning in South Carolina

Edsurge

To date, educators in 61 of the state’s 81 districts have benefitted from the state-led convenings, returning to their districts with practices they can begin using in the classroom and sharing with their peers right away. We’re really grateful to be one of the key investors and partners in the work that’s happening in South Carolina.

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Join Us for the Third Annual Global Leadership Summit - March 23rd, 2018 in Boston

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Paid registration is required [link] About the Summit In a time of increased cultural diversity, global connectivity, and polarization of perspectives, how can leaders in classrooms, schools, districts, and education policy arenas support students with the competencies to thrive in college, careers, and as citizens in diverse communities?

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8 Ed-tech organizations every teacher should know about

Neo LMS

The organisation’s other major contribution is the development of the ISTE standards, a framework that enables educators to continue striving for innovation and technological enhancements in their classrooms. Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. Focus: Digital Learning Advocacy and Research. Structure: Government Dpt.