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The Power of Active Learning in Student Learning Communities

Introduction In today’s dynamic classrooms, fostering active learning is key to engaging students in learning, deepening their understanding and developing agency. Active learning strategies empower students to take ownership of their learning, shifting from passive reception to active participation. Research […]

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Growth Mindset, Learner Agency, Self-Directed Learning
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Empowering Student Agency Through Effective Learning Strategies

Introduction Learner agency is a cornerstone of effective education, empowering learners to take ownership of their academic journey. As Vander Ark (2015) states, “Agency is the capacity and propensity to take purposeful initiative—the opposite of helplessness.” When students develop agency,

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Growth Mindset, Learner Agency, Self-Directed Learning, Teach for Understanding
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In-Person PD Workshops for Educators: Active, Practical, and Impactful

Professional development (PD) plays a pivotal role in equipping educators to foster student success. While virtual options have grown in popularity, in-person PD workshops for educators remain a favorite for teachers and administrators alike. These sessions, especially when focused on

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Instructional Leadership, Professional Development
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Empowering Teachers for Success: UDL and Differentiation Explained

In today’s classrooms, where diversity in learning needs, backgrounds, and preferences is more prominent than ever, two powerful approaches—Differentiation and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—are empowering teachers for success by helping them create inclusive and effective learning environments. Although these

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Differentiation, Universal Design for Learning
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Enhancing Student Engagement with Self-Directed Learning

In the modern classroom, the emphasis is shifting from teacher-directed instruction to student-led learning. This is empowering teachers for success! And this transformation is essential for preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Self-directed learning (SDL) empowers students

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Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Learner Agency, Self-Directed Learning
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Month-by-Month Teacher Professional Development Planning for Lasting School Improvement

Planning long-term professional development (a minimum of one academic year, but preferably more) allows school leaders to strategically align training with the school’s academic goals. Embedding the school’s academic goals into every stage of professional development, school leaders can create

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Instructional Leadership
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Enhancing Group Work: Effective Protocols for Student Collaboration

In Part 2 of the series on authentic student engagement we describe four protocols from the recent ASCD book Teaching for Authentic Engagement by Lauren Porosoff. In Part 1 we explored authentic engagement and responsive formative feedback.  Group projects are

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Formative Feedback, Growth Mindset, Learner Agency, Self-Directed Learning, Teach for Understanding
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