Learner-Centered
Student-authored pieces, learner storytelling, student voice.
10 Steps to Develop Great Learners: I Am a Parent Not a Teacher
John and Kyle Hattie share an excerpt from their book 10 Steps to Develop Great Learners.
What Happened When the Octopus Left Its Shell
Jonathon Medeiros explores the intricate layers and shells learners sometimes carry, shed, have had stolen and overcome.
The Cognitive Age: Building Brains that Learn Better
Betsy Hill and Roger Stark explore the intersection of brain science and classroom learning in their first neuroscience series post.
Student-Driven Assessment: Building Learner Agency Through Shared Ownership
Kim Carter and Devin Vodicka explore student-driven assessment and how to ensure learners are owning their learning journeys.
From Last Chance to First Choice: Alternative Schools That Show the Way Forward
By: T. Vander Ark & R. Midles. Tom and Rebecca share seven types of schools that provide a learner-centered alternative to traditional high schools.